Bolsonaro heir could bring Brazil closer to Trump if elected president

If Jair Bolsonaro's eldest son, Flávio, were to be elected Brazil's next president, the country could become more aligned with the conservative wave that has swept Latin America since the US re-elected Donald Trump as its leader. Flávio, a former military paratrooper, is campaigning as an alternative to the far-left Workers' Party under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

His platform includes policies such as tax cuts, crime reduction, and reducing government intervention in the economy, similar to his father's campaign promises. The Bolsonaro family's resurgence in Brazilian politics comes as a result of widespread dissatisfaction with Lula's administration, particularly regarding crime rates and the cost of living.

While both Flávio and Lula have faced corruption allegations, Flávio's moderate approach is seen as a viable alternative by voters who oppose the Workers' Party. The US has shown a shift in its approach towards Latin American politics, with former President Donald Trump publicly endorsing right-wing candidates, including Flávio.

This shift, known as the Monroe Doctrine, aims to restore American pre-eminence in the Western Hemisphere and discourage cooperation with other nations. As Brazil grapples with its own relationship with China, the election may see a move towards greater alignment with the US, particularly in narratives against perceived enemies, provided China is not among those enemies.