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Michelle Bolsonaro to film reconciliation video with Flávio Bolsonaro, party chief says

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Michelle Bolsonaro is expected to record a video confirming reconciliation with Flávio Bolsonaro, according to the PL party president.
  • The party leader, Valdemar Costa Neto, stated the dispute between Michelle and Flávio is harming the campaign and that he has been working to broker peace.
  • The reconciliation is seen as crucial for the party to form coalitions and gain support for Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential bid.

A video of reconciliation between Michelle Bolsonaro and Flávio Bolsonaro is anticipated soon, as stated by the president of the Liberal Party (PL), Valdemar Costa Neto. The move aims to mend a public rift that has reportedly been detrimental to the party's presidential campaign.

We are waiting for her video, but she still hasn't recorded it. It should be released today.

— Valdemar Costa NetoThe PL party president, Valdemar Costa Neto, discussed the expected video from Michelle Bolsonaro.

Costa Neto revealed that he has been actively working towards a peace agreement between the former first lady and Flávio Bolsonaro, Jair Bolsonaro's son and a presidential hopeful. He expressed that Michelle Bolsonaro is expected to record her reconciliation video on the same day the party holds its electoral convention. Michelle Bolsonaro had previously shown support for Flávio's public apology by liking his Instagram video shortly after its release.

The fight between Flávio and Michelle is hurting the campaign a lot.

— Valdemar Costa NetoValdemar Costa Neto described the impact of the dispute on the presidential campaign.

The party leader emphasized the negative impact of the dispute on the campaign, noting that disunity within the right-wing movement erodes confidence among potential allies. He believes that the reconciliation, to be formalized through videos from both parties, will help the PL secure necessary coalitions with other parties.

With the right disunited, people lose confidence.

— Valdemar Costa NetoCosta Neto explained why unity is important for gaining support.

Flávio Bolsonaro issued a public apology to Michelle Bolsonaro, acknowledging that his words may have caused discomfort. He appealed for unity on the right and recognized Michelle's work with the PL Mulher (PL Women's wing), inviting her to campaign together. He also expressed concern that their public disagreement could be exploited by political opponents.

Nobody is perfect, I am not perfect and, once again, I apologize for some moments that caused discomfort. As we are public figures, this ends up being exploited by our opponents.

— Flávio BolsonaroFlávio Bolsonaro apologized for past comments and acknowledged the public nature of their disagreements.
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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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