Flavio Bolsonaro enters Brazil's 2026 presidential race with father's nod

"In a social media post on Friday, Flavio shared a picture of himself kissing the top of his father's head, along with a statement. list of 3 itemsend of list It explained that his father whom he called the greatest political and moral leader in Brazil had given him the mission of carrying on our national project. I cannot and I will not accept seeing our country go through a time of instability, insecurity and discouragement, Flavio wrote."

"The party's official president, Valdemar Costa Neto, confirmed that Jair's endorsement of his son conferred upon Flavio the party's nomination. As president of the PL, I inform you that Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is the name selected by Jair Bolsonaro to represent the party in the presidential race, Costa Neta wrote in an official statement. Flavio told me that our captain confirmed his pre-candidacy. So if Bolsonaro spoke, it's settled!"

Flavio Bolsonaro announced he received his father Jair Bolsonaro's endorsement to run for president in 2026. He posted a photo of himself kissing his father's head and said Jair, whom he called the greatest political and moral leader in Brazil, gave him the mission of carrying on their national project. Flavio vowed not to accept instability, insecurity, discouragement, or the fading hopes of families and a dying democracy. The Liberal Party confirmed Flavio as its nominee after party president Valdemar Costa Neto said Jair selected him. The nomination positions Flavio to challenge President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2026.

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