Flávio Bolsonaro
Flávio Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and candidate for the presidency.
Notable Quotes
"wanted as many international observers as possible."View Story →
"If it is God’s will, I will govern this country. I will hug you and take care of you, no matter what your political view is."View Story →
"populist, hypocritical and politically motivated"View Story →
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What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
October 4, 2026Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election
Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a "cancer" that he must "remove".
September 26, 2026US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa as diplomatic tensions escalate
It comes after the Brazilian government refused to grant visas for two US state department officials.
August 5, 2026Brazil's president confirms two US government officials were denied visas over election interference fears
Brazil has argued the visit could have been used to raise suspicions about the electoral system's reliability ahead of October's vote, which the US state department rejects.
July 30, 2026Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
July 27, 2026Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll - Reuters
Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll Reuters
May 13, 2026Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
May 1, 2026Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence - Reuters
Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence Reuters
April 30, 2026Brazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-health
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was moved from his cell to hospital earlier this month with pneumonia.
March 25, 2026