Flávio Bolsonaro | The Lula challenger

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What happened

Former President Jair Bolsonaro’s son, running a pro-business campaign backed by evangelical groups, has emerged as a leading figure on Brazil’s far right…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:46:56 UTC.

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