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Bolsonaro Endorses Son from Hospital Bed for 2026 Bid

12/26/2025

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Jair Bolsonaro, former Brazilian President, endorsed his son Flavio Bolsonaro as a 2026 pre-candidate from a hospital bed after a hernia operation.
Flavio Bolsonaro, a senator, is expected to challenge President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 2026 race.
Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup and has health issues since 2018 stabbing.
The endorsement could influence 2026 race by rallying Bolsonaro supporters behind Flavio.

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Jair Bolsonaro, former Brazilian President, endorsed his son Flavio Bolsonaro as a 2026 pre-candidate from a hospital bed after a hernia operation.
Flavio Bolsonaro, a senator, is expected to challenge President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 2026 race.
Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup and has health issues since 2018 stabbing.
The endorsement could influence 2026 race by rallying Bolsonaro supporters behind Flavio.