In a post published on a social media site, Flavio Bolsonaro announced that he accepted the responsibility to “continue our nation’s project,” in implementation of the directives of the former president.
The movement within the national political scenario gained a new development on Friday (5), with the confirmation of the selection of Senator Flavio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) to be the candidate of the Liberal Party (PL) for the Presidency of the Republic in the elections 2026.
The choice was informed by the senator himself, who attributed the decision to his father, Jair Bolsonaro. In a post published on a social network, Flavio Bolsonaro announced that he accepted responsibility “Giving continuity to our nation’s project,” As directed by the former President.
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Jair Bolsonaro is currently in detention, held on allegations of an attempted coup. The former president is ineligible to participate in future electoral disputes, due to decisions taken by both the Federal Supreme Court (STF) and the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE).
Bolsonaro’s obstruction in the electoral process sparked an internal dispute, over the past few months, over the support of the political capital he carries. Important political figures were considered as possible successors in the leadership of the Allied base, including the name Tarcisio de Freitas (Republicans), governor of São Paulo state.
Sources close to Senator Flavio Bolsonaro indicated that Jair Bolsonaro expressed his desire to meet with his son. The senator was also appointed to represent the former president on political issues during his imprisonment. Flavio Bolsonaro visited his father at the Federal Police Control Headquarters in Brasilia last Tuesday (2).
Federal MP Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP), also the son of the former president, who had previously expressed the possibility of a prior candidacy for Palácio do Planalto, informed the allies that he expresses his full support for his brother’s candidacy for the presidency.
In the same post in which he confirmed the selection, Flavio Bolsonaro made a comment about the country’s current period. He criticized the administration of President Lula, a likely candidate for re-election in 2026.
Waldemar Costa Netopresident of PL, was asked about the nomination. He confirmed this information, saying: “Confirmed. Flavio told me that our leader (Jair Bolsonaro) has confirmed his decision nomination. Bolsonaro has been said to have spoken. “We are together.”
After that, the PL leader issued an official memorandum. The document confirmed that Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is the name appointed by Jair Bolsonaro to represent the party in the presidential elections. The institutional text concluded that the party would maintain its unity and act responsibly.
People close to the senator reported that he received guidance from his father to increase his national visibility. These guidelines include participating in public events and adopting strategies that include state-level actions.
Implementing the pre-nomination of Flavio Bolsonaro still requires uniformity within the party structure and among sectors that express consensus with the former president. The MPs assess that at this moment, the Senator still does not offer a level of competitiveness considered sufficient for the dispute.
Former First Lady Michel Bolsonaro He posted a comment on a social media network regarding the official memorandum of the Liberal Party, wishing the senator success. It is expected that the nomination will be the subject of a meeting that Michelle Bolsonaro will hold with her husband next Tuesday (9). The senator from Rio de Janeiro also received permission from STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes to visit his father on the same day.
Flavio Bolsonaro is the eldest son of Jair Bolsonaro, 44 years old. He works as a businessman and lawyer. Before being elected as a Liberal Party senator in 2018, he served as state representative for Rio de Janeiro. His term in the Senate ends in 2027. The senator is known in Congress for his internal negotiation skills.