"Flavio, the former president's son, read a handwritten letter declaring him a "pre-candidate" for the presidency. "He [Flavio] represents the continuation of the path of prosperity that I began well before becoming president, as I believe we must restore the responsibility of leading Brazil with justice, resolve and loyalty to the aspirations of the Brazilian people," Bolsonaro wrote. The letter, the former president's first public message in months, said he was committed to ensuring "the will of the people" was not silenced."
"The read-out marks the formal launch of the younger Bolsonaro's 2026 presidential campaign, setting him up as the chosen successor to his father's political movement. A senator from Rio de Janeiro since 2019, Flavio has said his campaign aims to preserve what he calls the "legacy" of his father's administration. In Congress, he has focused on public security laws, backing measures to expand police powers and stiffen penalties for violent crime."
Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son Flavio's candidacy for the 2026 presidency from a Brasilia hospital where he underwent hernia surgery. Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup and remains a polarizing figure after pursuing hard-right populist policies accused of undermining democratic institutions and targeting marginalized groups. Flavio read a handwritten letter declaring himself a pre-candidate and pledged to continue his father's agenda and protect "the will of the people." A senator since 2019, Flavio emphasizes public security measures and economic liberalization while positioning himself as his father's chosen successor.
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