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Flávio Bolsonaro claims his father's legacy in launching his candidacy
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Flávio Bolsonaro claims his father's legacy in launching his candidacy

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Senator Flávio Bolsonaro launched his presidential candidacy in Brazil, emphasizing his father Jair Bolsonaro's political legacy.
  • He aims to continue his father's project and "rescue" Brazil from the current government, which he accuses of corruption and restricting freedoms.
  • An AI-generated message from Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son, calling him the chosen successor.

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro officially launched his presidential candidacy for Brazil, pledging to uphold the political legacy of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently facing legal challenges.

Speaking at a convention for the Liberal Party (PL) in São Paulo, Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the former president, declared his intention to continue the political project initiated by his father in 2018. He described himself as having a "different style," being "calmer and more moderate," but asserted, "I have Bolsonaro blood."

I can be calmer and more moderate, but I have Bolsonaro blood.

— Flávio BolsonaroSenator Flávio Bolsonaro describing his political style while launching his presidential candidacy.

Flávio Bolsonaro accused the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of corruption, increased taxation, political persecution, and restricting freedoms. He presented his father as a victim of political persecution, citing the 2018 stabbing attack, imprisonment, and subsequent isolation as attempts to silence him.

No prison will silence the feeling of hope that we awakened. Receive with open arms the person I chose to replace me. My son Flávio comes with faith. Brazil has a future and the future is Flávio Bolsonaro president.

— Jair Bolsonaro (AI-generated)An AI-generated message from former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsing his son Flávio's presidential bid.

An AI-generated video message from Jair Bolsonaro was played at the event, endorsing his son. In the message, the former president stated, "No prison will silence the feeling of hope that we awakened. Receive with open arms the person I chose to replace me. My son Flávio comes with faith. Brazil has a future and the future is Flávio Bolsonaro president." The event also featured messages of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Michelle Bolsonaro, Jair Bolsonaro's wife.

Flávio Bolsonaro reiterated his commitment to a Brazil where "the law applies to everyone," powers respect the Constitution, youth are students not militants, entrepreneurs find opportunities, and families are protected. He vowed that if elected, Jair Bolsonaro would join him on the presidential ramp during the inauguration ceremony in January 2027.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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