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Flávio's coordinator calls investigation into Dark Horse film 'excellent'

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rogério Marinho, campaign coordinator for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, welcomed the investigation into fund transfers for the film "Dark Horse," which chronicles Jair Bolsonaro's life.
  • Marinho expressed confidence that the investigation will clarify that no illicit activity occurred, despite acknowledging the issue initially impacted Bolsonaro's candidacy.
  • While Marinho is optimistic, some within the PL party worry the investigation will create further campaign desgaste and be exploited by opponents like Lula's campaign.

Rogério Marinho, campaign coordinator for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RN), described the opening of an investigation into fund transfers for the film "Dark Horse" as "excellent." The film documents the life of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Marinho stated that the investigation will "make it clearer that there was no illicit activity." He acknowledged that when the case first surfaced, involving leaked audio between Flávio Bolsonaro and former Master bank owner Daniel Vorcaro, it affected the "bolsonarista" candidacy and had a direct impact on voting intention polls. The current assessment within the campaign is that it is best for all details to come to light after the initial negative impact.

it's excellent

— Rogério MarinhoRogério Marinho's reaction to the opening of an investigation into fund transfers for the film 'Dark Horse'.

Despite Marinho's optimism, some PL party members view the Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça's decision to authorize the Federal Police investigation with concern. These individuals believe it presents another front for campaign desgaste, particularly as it could be exploited by adversaries, specifically Lula's campaign. They see it as another issue that will be used against them during the electoral campaign.

it will become clearer that there was no illicit activity

— Rogério MarinhoRogério Marinho's statement on the expected outcome of the investigation.
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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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