Politics · Brazil · 1 hr ago
Flávio Bolsonaro rules out appointing his brother as foreign minister
In a televised interview in Brazil, presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro ruled out his brother Eduardo as foreign minister if he wins the presidency.
Flávio also said his father, Jair Bolsonaro, had not asked for a government job, and that he had no role in mind for him.
Jair is under house arrest after being convicted of attempting a coup, while Eduardo has been living in the United States and working with the Trump administration on sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court justices.
Flávio said he now supports ending the six-days-on, one-day-off work schedule after hearing workers support the change.
He promised that his proposed fiscal adjustment would not cut the minimum wage, pensions, or minimum spending on health and education.
A recent poll put Flávio and President Lula in a technical tie in the presidential runoff, and both candidates have been interviewed by the broadcaster.
Flávio Bolsonaro said his brother Eduardo would not be foreign minister if Flávio became president.
He also said a government position for his father, Jair Bolsonaro, was not under consideration.
Flávio made the comments during an interview with TV Globo on Friday, October 16.
He said his father had never discussed a government role with him or suggested he wanted to work in government.
Eduardo has been considered by family allies as a possible minister in a future Flávio government.
- Who
- Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate for the PL, spoke about his brother Eduardo and his father, Jair Bolsonaro.
- What
- He said Eduardo would not be foreign minister and that a government job for Jair was not under consideration.
- When
- Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Where
- During an interview with TV Globo.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Interview date
- October 16, 2026
- Interview outlet
- TV Globo
- Brother
- Eduardo Bolsonaro
- Father
- Jair Bolsonaro
- Proposed role ruled out
- Foreign minister (chancellor)
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Flávio Bolsonaro nega Eduardo chanceler e diz que 'não está no radar' nomear Jair
'Meu irmão não será chanceler', diz Flávio sobre papel de Eduardo em eventual governo
What people are saying
The president Bolsonaro never discussed a position with me, never suggested that he would like to work in government.
He will not be chancellor.