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Flávio Bolsonaro Accuses Judiciary of 'High-Level Robbery,' Vows Security Overhaul

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A presidential candidate accused the judiciary of high-level corruption.
  • He claimed this corruption is why opponents want to prevent him from winning the election.
  • The candidate also criticized the current government and promised radical changes in public security.

Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has accused Brazil's judiciary, particularly the Supreme Federal Court (STF), of widespread corruption at the highest levels. Speaking at a lunch with businesspeople and politicians in São Caetano do Sul, Bolsonaro asserted that this alleged "roubalheira" (robbery) is the reason his opponents fear his potential victory.

Do you understand the dread they have of us arriving and doing the right thing? Imagine their willingness to do anything to stop us from reaching Brasília together? They will cross the line of evil.

— Flávio BolsonaroThe presidential candidate accused the judiciary of corruption and obstruction during a lunch event.

"Do you understand the dread they have of us arriving and doing the right thing?" Bolsonaro questioned the audience. "Imagine their willingness to do anything to stop us from reaching Brasília together? They will cross the line of evil."

Bolsonaro, who is Jair Bolsonaro's son, stated that his own life has been "turned upside down" but insisted that nothing illicit has been found and never will be. He addressed recent controversy surrounding an audio recording of a conversation where he discussed seeking funds for a film about his father. "They haven't found anything because I'm Bolsonaro's son, not Lula's son," he declared, adding, "Don't worry, I haven't done anything wrong, so there's nothing to find."

They haven't found anything because I'm Bolsonaro's son, not Lula's son.

— Flávio BolsonaroBolsonaro defended himself against accusations and potential future revelations.

The candidate also spoke about the more than 1,800 death threats he has received, noting that his family's life has been altered and they now have enhanced security. He attributed his continued candidacy to his faith. Bolsonaro reiterated his criticism of the Lula administration, citing high market prices and promising "radical changes" to public security, including tougher laws against criminals.

I will change the penal law to crack down on criminals. Ah, Flávio is radical. I am radical. For a PCC scumbag who tortures a worker's daughter to sexually abuse her and the father has no one to turn to, I will ensure this family never has to look at the face of such a son of a bitch again.

— Flávio BolsonaroBolsonaro outlined his proposed tough stance on crime and public security.
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Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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