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Flávio Bolsonaro Tapped as Father's Successor, Sets 2026 Presidential Run

The declaration signals a consolidated right-wing plan during Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year imprisonment in Brasília.

Flavio Bolsonaro durante un reciente acto en respaldo de su padre, quien le pasó el legado político (Archivo)
Hijo de Jair Bolsonaro afirma que su padre lo designó como su sucesor para las elecciones presidenciales de Brasil 2026
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 21, 2019 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (R) gestures next to his son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, during the launching of his new party, the Alliance for Brazil, at a hotel in Brasilia. - Press organizations in Brazil rejected a judge's decision on September 4, 2020 of prohibiting TV chain Globo the release of documents regarding Flavio Bolsonaro's judicial process for alleged corruption for considering it is under secrecy order. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP)
Flávio Bolsonaro, hijo del expresidente Jair Bolsonaro, habla durante una vigilia frente a la residencia del expresidente en Brasilia, Brasil, el sábado 22 de noviembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Eraldo Peres)

Overview

  • Flávio Bolsonaro said on X that Jair Bolsonaro entrusted him to continue their political project and that he will run in October 2026.
  • Liberal Party leader Valdemar Costa Neto and other PL figures said Jair Bolsonaro ratified Flávio's candidacy during a visit at the Federal Police facility in Brasília.
  • The former president entered prison last month after a conviction for leading a coup attempt, and his lawyers have requested humanitarian house arrest.
  • Other possible right-wing standard-bearers included São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas and former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, with De Freitas saying he does not intend to run.
  • The 44-year-old senator framed his mission with security, anti-corruption and religious messaging and is regarded as a more moderate political organizer within the movement.