Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro mocked at home after self-exile to US
In a viral wave of mockery, Brazilian pop star Anitta declared herself free of cellulite, one influencer declared himself the “true president” of Twitter, and another social media user proclaimed himself the winner of the next lottery. The target of the taunts was Flavio Bolsonaro, who – after fleeing to the US following his election defeat – proclaimed himself the leader of Brazil on Wednesday…
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has been ridiculed at home following his self-exile to the United States after losing the presidential election. The 45-year-old senator declared himself the leader of Brazil on social media, causing widespread disbelief and disapproval both within his own political camp and among the general public.
Despite his election defeat to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Flavio Bolsonaro claimed to be the "true president" of Brazil, a statement that was quickly revised to "leader" of the country. His moves have been criticized as "coup-mongering" and "pathetic" by Brazilian media outlets. The governor of Sao Paulo, Tarcisio de Freitas, distanced himself from Flavio Bolsonaro, who was a former minister under Jair Bolsonaro.
Flavio Bolsonaro's ally claimed the letter had been an error, while political scientists argue that his self-proclamation as Brazil's leader from exile is intended to maintain his influence over the conservative camp in Brazil.
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