Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct 5, 2026 (AFP) - Flavio Bolsonaro: political heir in his father's shadow

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2026-10-05

Flavio Bolsonaro inherited his father's surname and powerful political base. But without the fiery style that helped Jair Bolsonaro energize and reshape Brazil's right, he has struggled to emerge from his shadow. The family brand was potent enough to propel Flavio Bolsonaro to the front of a presidential race, edging past leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who he will face in an October 25 runoff. The 45-year-old senator was little know......

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