Bolsonaro dynasty eyes comeback as Brazil’s socialist president faces challenge from jailed rival’s son

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 6 min read 100% complete by David UnsworthFebruary 14, 2026 at 08:12 PM

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Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the imprisoned former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, is lobbying in the U.S. for his father's release, who was convicted of plotting a coup. Jair Bolsonaro remains a popular figure in Brazil despite his incarceration. With the 2026 presidential election approaching, Bolsonaro's son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, has announced his candidacy after São Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas declined to run. Eduardo Bolsonaro believes Flavio can win by highlighting the current Lula administration's shortcomings in the economy and security. Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign strategy will focus on these issues, capitalizing on public dissatisfaction with Lula's policies.

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