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Flavio Bolsonaro Launches Run, Milei Backs; Brazil Bars Trump Aides

7/26/2026

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Senator Flavio Bolsonaro launched his presidential bid on Saturday in São Paulo, challenging President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
President Javier Milei attended, met Governor Tarcisio de Freitas, and said Bolsonaro can “save” Brazil from socialism.
A Datafolha poll on Friday showed Lula leading Bolsonaro 48% to 43% in a runoff.
Brazil denied visas Saturday to two officials linked to U.S. President Donald Trump seeking election talks.

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Senator Flavio Bolsonaro launched his presidential bid on Saturday in São Paulo, challenging President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
President Javier Milei attended, met Governor Tarcisio de Freitas, and said Bolsonaro can “save” Brazil from socialism.
A Datafolha poll on Friday showed Lula leading Bolsonaro 48% to 43% in a runoff.
Brazil denied visas Saturday to two officials linked to U.S. President Donald Trump seeking election talks.