'Banking on a national brand': Bolsonaro sons Carlos, Jair Renan run for power in Brazil's south
Summary
In Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, two sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Carlos and Jair Renan, are running for political office, including the Senate and legislative seats. Their family name remains strong in this conservative region, helping their campaigns as they follow the example of their eldest brother Flavio, who is running for president.Key Facts
- Carlos Bolsonaro is running for the Senate in Santa Catarina, a state very supportive of his family.
- Jair Renan Bolsonaro is also campaigning for a legislative position in the same state.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, their eldest brother, is the Liberal Party’s candidate in the Brazilian presidential election.
- The Bolsonaro family remains popular in Santa Catarina, known for its conservative values.
- Carlos moved recently from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina to run for office.
- Former President Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison and cannot participate in the campaign.
- Bolsonaro supporters see the family name as a symbol of their political values.
- The family’s campaign schedules are kept secret for security reasons.
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