Summary
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro announced that he will run for president in the 2026 election with the endorsement of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently in prison. Flavio aims to represent the far-right Liberal Party, with elections scheduled for October 4, 2026. Jair Bolsonaro, despite being barred from office until 2030, is considered the honorary leader of the party.
Key Facts
- Flavio Bolsonaro is a Brazilian Senator and the oldest son of Jair Bolsonaro.
- Flavio announced his candidacy for Brazil's 2026 presidential race with his father’s endorsement.
- Jair Bolsonaro is in prison and cannot run for office until 2030.
- The Brazilian presidential elections are set for October 4, 2026.
- Flavio will represent the far-right Liberal Party in the election.
- Jair Bolsonaro previously lost the 2022 presidential race to current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
- Jair Bolsonaro was barred from public office due to legal issues including election fraud.
- He is serving a 27-year prison sentence following a conviction related to a coup attempt.
