The Bolsonaro clan: A presidential hopeful, four new parliamentarians and a tangle of internal issues
A guide to navigating the family tree of the family that aims to return to power in Brazil while fighting over the political brand created by Jair, the patriarch
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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