Brazil's patron saint has become the focus of the presidential campaign due to accusations against Flávio Bolsonaro.

The patron saint of Brazil, Our Lady of Aparecida, has become a focal point in the final stages of the Brazilian presidential campaign. The controversy stems from social media allegations suggesting that Senator Flávio Bolsonaro intended to strip the saint of her title as the nation's patron. These claims have triggered a dispute regarding the religious sentiments of the Bolsonaro camp.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been accused of amplifying these reports, which opponents characterize as false information regarding anticatholicism. As the election approaches, the incident highlights the role of religious narratives and the spread of unverified claims in the current political climate.