Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro wins big without his name on the ballot
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, currently serving a 27-year sentence for a coup plot, stunned the nation by seeing his eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, win the first round of the presidential election. Held under house arrest, the 71-year-old Bolsonaro observed the results from confinement. Flavio's victory marked a significant reversal of his father's fortunes, with the right-wing movement thriving despite the former president's legal troubles.
The Liberal Party, led by Bolsonaro family members, saw a surge in support, with multiple members of the family securing public offices. This victory showcased a growing right-wing wave across Brazil, presenting opportunities for the family's ideological agenda.
Written by urgent.news from Investing.com's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Bolsonaro pushes Lula to brink of defeat ahead of Brazil run-off batimes.com.ar
- Lula seeks shake-up and Flavio Bolsonaro reaches for more support ahead of Brazil's election runoff mainichi.jp
- Bolsonaro rides right-wing surge into Brazil’s election runoff malaymail.com
- Bolsonaro rides right-wing surge into Brazil’s election runoff freemalaysiatoday.com
- How did Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro pull off a first-round lead? nst.com.my
- Bolsonaro wins endorsements from right-wing rivals for Brazil election runoff investing.com
- Brazil on the brink: Why Lula is down against Bolsonaro Jr asiatimes.com
- Flávio Bolsonaro rides right-wing wave to win first round of Brazil election bbc.co.uk
