Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro revealed that his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, has endorsed his candidacy for the country’s presidency in 2026. He expressed his gratitude for being entrusted with the responsibility to carry forward the nation’s project as outlined by his father. Flávio Bolsonaro confirmed his intention to challenge left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the upcoming election. Elected as a senator in 2018 for an eight-year term, Flávio previously served as a state legislator in Rio de Janeiro. Despite facing past accusations of embezzlement, which were eventually dismissed, Flávio Bolsonaro remains a significant political figure. While São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas was initially seen as a potential successor to Bolsonaro, there is growing consideration within the inner circle for Flávio’s candidacy.