Overview
- Opposition politicians including Eduardo Bolsonaro, Nikolas Ferreira and Bia Kicis urged a boycott, posting clips of Havaianas being cut up and thrown away.
- Fábio Porchat posted a satirical video about the flap from the Brazilian ambassador’s residence in Rome, and Ambassador Renato Mosca said it was recorded without his knowledge or authorization.
- Health Minister Alexandre Padilha referenced Havaianas and rival Ipanema in a video promoting a new SUS facility in Imperatriz, saying the public service is open to all.
- Ipanema shared posts that supporters presented as an alternative, while reports highlighted TSE data showing Grendene cofounders Alexandre and Pedro Grendene Bartelle each donated R$1 million to Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign.
- Coverage underscored that Havaianas owner Alpargatas has a separate shareholder base from Grendene, as social media actions continued with figures such as Renan Bolsonaro discarding his sandals.