Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Flavio Bolsonaro Courts Business Leaders for 2026 Presidential Bid
Flavio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is meeting with business leaders to talk about his plan to run for president in 2026.
He wants to show that he is serious about his bid and has a good plan for the economy.
His father, who is in jail, has said he wants his son to run.
Flavio has said his economic policies will be similar to his father's, focusing on things like privatizations and being careful with money.
He has not yet chosen a specific person to lead his economic team, but he has met with some important people who might help.
Polls show that another candidate, Lula, is currently ahead in the race.
Flavio Bolsonaro is meeting with business leaders to address skepticism about his presidential bid.
He plans to present a market-friendly agenda similar to his father's pro-market policies.
Flavio has not yet named a key economic advisor but has met with potential candidates.
Polls show Lula leading by 10 points in simulated run-off scenarios.
Flavio's father, Jair Bolsonaro, has endorsed his son's presidential run.
- Who
- Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro
- What
- Meeting with business leaders to discuss presidential bid
- When
- Meetings ongoing, economic program by February
- Where
- Brazil, with international travel planned
- Why
- To address skepticism and present a credible candidacy
- Candidate
- Flavio Bolsonaro
- Position
- Brazilian Senator
- Father
- Jair Bolsonaro (jailed former president)
- Economic Focus
- Privatizations, fiscal discipline
- Key Meeting
- UBS offices in Sao Paulo
- Polling
- Lula leads by 10 points
- Potential Economic Advisors
- Paulo Guedes, Roberto Campos Neto, Gustavo Montezano
- Campaign Timeline
- Economic program likely by February