Flavio Bolsonaro probed for corruption as Brazil election tightens

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Just weeks before the vote, Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign is being rocked by revelations he is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:21:38 UTC.

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