Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP)—Flavio Bolsonaro was nominated on Saturday by Brazil's main right-wing party to face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in an October election. "Bolsonaro's blood flows here," declared the son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, touching his arm, as he addressed the party's convention in Sao Paulo.
Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup following his loss Lula in the 2022 election. SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was confirmed as the presidential candidate of his father's Liberal Party on Saturday in a bid against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, even as his campaign faces many challenges.The younger Bolsonaro still seeks a running mate and does not enjoy the support of centrist parties as his father did. Few Brazilian political heavyweights were in attendance, in another sign of his troubles forming an alliance against Lula ahead of the October election .The 45-year-old senator's popular stepmother, Michelle Bolsonaro, a leader for many evangelical voters, was one of the notable absences among about 500 people cheering him on in Sao Paulo.
Recently, the two exchanged criticism in public. She spoke Saturday in a recorded video in which she mentioned the anointed candidate just once.Milei and Netanyahu express supportStill, Flávio Bolsonaro managed to bring in Argentina's President Javier Milei, displayed a short video of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and now eyes more international endorsements from several members of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.Milei said Brazil needs to get rid of what he called “the Lula risk” of keeping progressive politics for another four years in Latin America's most powerful economy.But absences were notable.
The former president cannot make public addresses as he serves his 27-year sentence over a coup attempt, so a video featured an artificial intelligence-created version of Jair Bolsonaro.Flávio Bolsonaro did not disclose much about his plans for the presidency if he wins. He tearfully paid tribute to his father, now under house arrest, and raised his voice against Lula.“You are going to put this presidential sash on me next year,” said Bolsonaro, who also accused Brazil's Supreme Court of persecuting his family. “This is more than a party convention.
This is the beginning of the toughest battles of our life. A fight between good and evil.”Search for a running mate continuesBolsonaro has failed to recruit a high-profile female running mate after attempts to lure former Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina.Her Popular Party, which has a stronghold in Congress and was key for Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency, was not expected to field a presidential candidate. Its distancing from the younger Bolso…
Flavio Bolsonaro on Saturday formally launched his campaign for Brazil's October presidential election, seeking to extend his family's grip on the country's far-right movement despite a series of scandals that have dented his once-strong challenge to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro, one of the sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was confirmed as the presidential candidate of his father’s Liberal Party on Saturday in a bid against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva even as his campaign faces many headwinds. The younger Bolsonaro still seeks a running mate and does not enjoy the support of centrist parties as his father did.
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