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Flávio Bolsonaro Confirmed by Father as PL’s 2026 Presidential Candidate

Allies such as Ronaldo Caiado signal respect for the choice, leaving right‑wing alignment unresolved.

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Caiado diz que respeita decisão de Bolsonaro de indicar Flávio, mas mantém candidatura.
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"Sigo pré-candidato", diz Caiado após escolha de Bolsonaro por Flávio

Overview

  • Flávio Bolsonaro said on X that Jair Bolsonaro chose him to head the PL ticket in 2026 and vowed not to stay idle as he warned of democracy “sucumbindo.”
  • Ronaldo Caiado stated it is Jair Bolsonaro’s right to advance his son’s bid and reaffirmed he remains a pre‑candidate committed to defeating the PT.
  • Reporting indicates the bid was coordinated during Flávio’s October trip to the United States and was sealed on Nov. 25 during a visit to his father at the Federal Police headquarters.
  • After the decision, Jair Bolsonaro notified allies, and O Antagonista reported that Flávio informed São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a prominent potential contender.
  • Flávio, 44, is a Rio de Janeiro senator elected in 2018 with more than 4.3 million votes and is nearing the end of his term.