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Flávio Bolsonaro backs Eduardo Cunha's federal deputy bid

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

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  • Flávio Bolsonaro released a video endorsing Eduardo Cunha's campaign for federal deputy in Minas Gerais.
  • Bolsonaro praised Cunha's past role in Brazilian politics, crediting him with "opening the eyes of the Brazilian population and bringing down Dilma."
  • Cunha, a controversial figure who was impeached as Speaker in 2016, thanked Bolsonaro and is campaigning for him in Minas Gerais.

Flávio Bolsonaro, a candidate for the presidency, has released a video publicly endorsing Eduardo Cunha's campaign for a federal deputy seat representing Minas Gerais.

The video, shared on Cunha's social media, features Flávio Bolsonaro stating that Cunha played a significant role in Brazil's history, asserting that he "opened the eyes of the Brazilian population and brought down Dilma." Bolsonaro also characterized former President Dilma Rousseff as the "worst president in Brazil's history."

opened the eyes of the Brazilian population and brought down Dilma.

— Flávio BolsonaroPraising Eduardo Cunha's past political actions.

Cunha, who was impeached as Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies in 2016, expressed gratitude for the support. He is actively campaigning for Flávio Bolsonaro in Minas Gerais and across the country, despite his party, the Republicans, maintaining neutrality in the presidential race.

Cunha's political career has been marked by controversy, including impeachment proceedings and charges related to corruption investigations. He was previously imprisoned as part of the "Lava Jato" operation. Despite legal challenges and annulled sentences, Cunha remains an active political figure, seeking to re-establish his presence in the Chamber of Deputies.

worst president in Brazil's history.

— Flávio BolsonaroDescribing former President Dilma Rousseff.
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