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Flavio Bolsonaro's Economic Plans Spark Doubts Ahead of 2026 Bid

12/17/2025

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Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is meeting with business leaders this week to address doubts about his economic policies as he pursues a 2026 bid.
Lunch at UBS in Sao Paulo raised questions about his candidacy.
He plans private-sector meetings and international travel, including a United States visit.
Jair Bolsonaro, the former President of Brazil, endorsed him, triggering market instability.
He has not yet defined an economic program or named advisers.

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Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is meeting with business leaders this week to address doubts about his economic policies as he pursues a 2026 bid.
Lunch at UBS in Sao Paulo raised questions about his candidacy.
He plans private-sector meetings and international travel, including a United States visit.
Jair Bolsonaro, the former President of Brazil, endorsed him, triggering market instability.
He has not yet defined an economic program or named advisers.