Bolsonaro dynasty expands its power with four congressional victories — The Guardian
Four members of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family won seats in Congress in the Oct. 4 elections, while his eldest son, Flávio Bolsonaro, finished first in the presidential vote and advanced to a runoff against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, The Guardian reported on Oct. 6.
The Bolsonaro family tree is a complex matter, so a guide is often beneficial. The family's slogan, "God, homeland, family, and liberty," encapsulates their perspective on Brazil. The most extreme Bolsonarists take "family" to mean the classic father, mother, children, and possibly a pet, despite the reality that many Brazilians do not conform to this model.
Even Jair Messias Bolsonaro, the 71-year-old ex-military officer who has rejuvenated the far-right image of Brazil, has encountered marital and familial challenges. After three marriages and two divorces, Bolsonaro has established a family with five children – four adult men, all of whom are politicians, and one teenager. This political clan is also composed of his current wife, a woman navigating her own set of scandals and internal tensions.
On Sunday, Bolsonaro's eldest son, Flávio, clinched victory in the first round of the election against incumbent President Lula, and five Bolsonaros secured parliamentary seats. This serves as a guide to understanding the intricate dynamics within the family.
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