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Flávio Bolsonaro to feature father, security, and women in radio ads

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will use his initial free radio advertisements to introduce himself and highlight his familial ties to former President Jair Bolsonaro.
  • The campaign will include appeals to women, a demographic where Bolsonaro faces significant rejection, with him stating that women's success is crucial for Brazil's progress.
  • The ads will also address public security concerns and economic hardship, promising change and an end to the current struggles.

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL), is set to launch his campaign's first free radio advertisements, aiming to introduce himself to voters.

A key focus of these spots will be reinforcing his identity as the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The campaign also plans to make a specific appeal to women, a demographic where Bolsonaro has encountered higher rejection rates. In these segments, he will emphasize his family life, stating that his wife and daughters are the decision-makers in his household and that Brazil's success is intertwined with the advancement of women.

Everyone knows my father, but look... My daughters, my wife, my mother also made me who I am. So, folks, in my house, they are the ones in charge. And it's good that it's like that. And Brazil will only get better, will only win, if women become stronger and win more and more.

— Flávio BolsonaroSenator Flávio Bolsonaro's message to women in his campaign advertisements.

Bolsonaro, who is also an attorney and businessman, will mention his age, 45, in an apparent contrast to President Lula's 80 years. The advertisements will also tackle pressing national issues, including public security and the economy. He plans to convey that Brazil is currently in a difficult state due to economic struggles and violence, promising to offer solutions.

You can be on one side or the other, but everyone agrees that Brazil is not good the way it is. We can change this story. And I will show you how we are going to do it. Overcome crime, overcome this suffocation that nobody can stand anymore.

— Flávio BolsonaroSenator Flávio Bolsonaro addressing public security and economic issues.

In one proposed spot, Bolsonaro states, "Everyone knows my father, but look... My daughters, my wife, my mother also made me who I am. So, folks, in my house, they are the ones in charge. And it's good that it's like that. And Brazil will only get better, will only win, if women become stronger and win more and more."

He further intends to address the public's economic distress, describing people as "indebted and suffocating." The campaign aims to position Bolsonaro as a candidate who understands these challenges and can offer a path forward to overcome crime and economic hardship.

You know my father, but do you know who else I am the son of? I am the son of Brazil. We are all brothers. And, just like me, you are also not satisfied with the Brazil of violence, of free factions on the streets and people trapped at home and everyone in debt.

— Flávio BolsonaroSenator Flávio Bolsonaro's appeal to national unity and dissatisfaction with the current state of Brazil.
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Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.