Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Bolsonaro's son confirms 2026 presidential run
Flavio Bolsonaro, a senator in Brazil, has said he will definitely run for president in 2026.
He visited his father, who is a former president and is now in prison, before making this announcement.
Flavio had earlier suggested he might not run, but now he says his decision is final.
He wants to challenge the current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
However, the head of Lula's party, Edinho Silva, thinks it's hard to take Flavio's candidacy seriously because he had previously said he might not run.
This means there might be an interesting election in Brazil in a few years.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro confirmed his presidential run for 2026.
He visited his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, in prison before the announcement.
The decision is described as 'irreversible' despite earlier suggestions he might not run.
Flavio Bolsonaro aims to challenge current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The announcement was made in Sao Paulo on December 9, 2023.
- Who
- Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazilian Senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro
- What
- Confirmed his decision to run for president in 2026
- When
- December 9, 2023
- Where
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Why
- To challenge President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Flavio Bolsonaro
Edinho Silva
Seriousness of Candidacy
Flavio Bolsonaro
Flavio Bolsonaro has confirmed his presidential run for 2026 and described the decision as 'irreversible'.
Edinho Silva
Edinho Silva, head of Lula's Workers Party, questioned the seriousness of Flavio's candidacy, stating that it's hard to take it seriously after Flavio suggested he might step aside.
- Candidate
- Flavio Bolsonaro
- Election Year
- 2026
- Current Position
- Brazilian Senator
- Father's Status
- Former President, currently in prison
- Current President
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Party Leader's Response
- Edinho Silva questioned the seriousness of Flavio's candidacy
Sources
Bolsonaro’s son confirms presidential run, calls decision irreversible
Bolsonaro’s son confirms Brazil presidential run, decision ‘irreversible’
Lula’s party chief questions Flavio Bolsonaro’s Brazil presidential bid