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BackPresidential elections in Brazil: Flávio Bolsonaro as presidential candidate

Presidential elections in Brazil: Flávio Bolsonaro as presidential candidate

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Presidential elections in Brazil: Flávio Bolsonaro as presidential candidate

The eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is considered a promising challenger to incumbent Lula, despite allegations of corruption.

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Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, is positioning himself as a challenger to incumbent Lula in the presidential elections.
Despite allegations of corruption, he has high poll ratings.

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Why It Matters

Flávio Bolsonaro is the eldest son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. He is at the center of political debates about corruption and links to organized crime.

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Presidential elections in Brazil: He is the most unpopular Bolsonaro. Could he still become Brazil's president?

Flávio, the eldest son of right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro, has a good chance of driving President Lula from office. Corruption scandals and his connections to the underworld roll off his mind.

By Marian Blasberg and Jens Glüsing, Rio de Janeiro

Open Questions

How is the Brazilian electorate reacting to the corruption allegations?
What specific political goals does Flávio Bolsonaro pursue?

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