Flávio Bolsonaro Wishes Michelle Well, Says Only Strong Senate Will Ensure Justices Respect Constitution
Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Senator Flávio Bolsonaro wished Michelle Bolsonaro a speedy recovery from migraines.
- Michelle Bolsonaro was officially named the pre-candidate for Senator for the Federal District but missed the event due to her condition.
- Flávio Bolsonaro stated that a strong Senate is needed to ensure Supreme Court justices respect the Constitution.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro offered well wishes to Michelle Bolsonaro on Sunday, hoping for her swift recovery from migraines that prevented her from attending a convention for the Liberal Party (PL) in the Federal District. Michelle Bolsonaro was officially recognized as the pre-candidate for Senator for the Federal District at the event, but her absence disappointed those anticipating her first public appearance alongside Flávio since a public rift within the Bolsonaro family.
"I want to wish Michelle well here, that she recovers quickly. A short time ago, our daughter also had these strong migraines and underwent the same treatment," Flávio Bolsonaro said. He emphasized that electing Michelle and Bia Kicis to the Senate is crucial for forming a strong legislative body. He believes a robust Senate will compel the justices of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to adhere to the Federal Constitution.
I want to wish Michelle well here, that she recovers quickly. A short time ago, our daughter also had these strong migraines and underwent the same treatment.
"The two senators from Brasília, whom I ask Brasília to elect to the Senate, to help us in the National Congress to rescue our democracy. Because with a strong Senate, we will make the Supreme Court justices respect the Federal Constitution again. We will grant broad amnesty to those persecuted on January 8th," he stated. PL leaders anticipate Michelle will actively participate in Flávio's campaign. The reconciliation between Michelle and Flávio followed a public falling out, which was reportedly mending after an agreement brokered by PL president Valdemar Costa Neto to stabilize the presidential candidate's campaign.
Following Flávio's public apology, Michelle accepted his remarks in a video, indicating her willingness to support his presidential bid. However, sources close to both suggest a planned meeting to discuss her support has not yet occurred. The reconciliation efforts were reportedly facilitated over several weeks by Costa Neto and two close friends of Michelle's: Senator Damares Alves and Governor Celina Leão. Costa Neto indicated that the dispute between Flávio and Michelle was significantly hindering the campaign and expressed hope that their reconciliation would aid the PL in forming alliances with other parties.
The two senators from Brasília, whom I ask Brasília to elect to the Senate, to help us in the National Congress to rescue our democracy. Because with a strong Senate, we will make the Supreme Court justices respect the Federal Constitution again. We will grant broad amnesty to those persecuted on January 8th.
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.