Overview

• Valdemar Costa Neto told Folha de S. Paulo that an independent presidential bid by Eduardo Bolsonaro would “help to kill” his father politically.
• Eduardo called the comment a “canalhice” in remarks to O Globo and said he expects a public apology from the PL president.
• In a follow-up, Valdemar said Eduardo “thinks he has votes,” argued those votes belong to Jair Bolsonaro, and added the party would back Eduardo only if Jair chooses him.
• Valdemar also invoked messages he says were obtained by the Federal Police that allegedly show Eduardo insulting his father, using the reports to rebut the deputy’s criticism.
• Reporting says Eduardo has signaled he could leave the PL if Governor Tarcísio de Freitas joins to run in 2026, though no move has occurred, and Valdemar says he doubts Eduardo will confront Jair as the dispute plays out with Jair under house arrest after a 27-year sentence.