Despite former President Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction in September 2025 for attempting a coup, his political influence persists in Brazil’s current presidential elections.
Jair Bolsonaro’s son, Flávio Bolsonaro, is a candidate in the first round of the elections held this Sunday. He is also actively campaigning for his father’s release.
The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, discussed the circumstances leading to this point and the potential regional implications should Flávio Bolsonaro emerge victorious.
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Source: theguardian.com
