According to Europa Press, the succession process in the Brazilian right intensified after a public act of reconciliation in which Flávio Bolsonaro apologized to Michelle Bolsonaro in an event with a strong emotional charge and religious references. This event reflected recent tensions within the party and marked the beginning of a new phase for the conservative space with the confirmation of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro as presidential candidate for the 2026 elections.
According to Europa Press, the senator formalized his candidacy after receiving the explicit support of his father and political leader, former President Jair Bolsonaro. With this announcement, Flávio Bolsonaro ended the uncertainty about who would represent the Bolsonaro Project in the next national competition and made official the handover of the presidential leadership in a family environment. The statement was made via the social network
In his message collected by Europa Press, Flávio Bolsonaro invoked religious motives and outlined a critical diagnosis of the national panorama. The senator accused the current government of inaction and lack of social protection, mentioning issues such as the alleged robbery of pensioners and the dominance of “narco-terrorists” in the cities. In addition, he highlighted the plunder of public companies, the ever-increasing tax pressure and the lack of horizons for new generations. In the Senator’s own words: “I stand before God and before Brazil to accomplish this mission. I know that He will go before us, opening doors, tearing down walls and guiding every step of this journey.”
According to Europa Press, the definition of Flávio Bolsonaro as a candidate has reorganized the political scene of the right and pushed out Michelle Bolsonaro, who emerged as a potential presidential candidate, to focus her career on a possible candidacy for the Senate. The former first lady’s move follows a series of internal tensions that have arisen as part of the electoral strategy for the 2026 elections, in particular due to statements related to the Liberal Party’s alliances in the state of Ceará. These disagreements led to public arguments between Michelle Bolsonaro and the former president’s children, prompting direct mediation by Jair Bolsonaro to resolve the disagreement.
Europa Press reported that Flávio’s public apology to Michelle Bolsonaro, accompanied by visible expressions of emotion and prayers, made it possible to seal reconciliation within Bolsonaro’s ranks and clarify the party’s strategy. However, the adjustment of the electoral board still leaves unanswered questions about the future of the right-wing bloc, whose definitions are constantly being developed, particularly with regard to the structure of the alliances and the role of important personalities.
In this context, Tarcísio de Freitas, the current governor of Sao Paulo, until recently emerged as one of the figures best suited to lead the right’s presidential candidacy. However, as Europa Press confirms, his participation in the race appears to be limited due to his current mandate and his stated loyalty to Jair Bolsonaro’s leadership.
The reorganization of the conservative bloc also shows the weight of the influence of Jair Bolsonaro, who remains a central figure both in defining candidacies and in the strategic debates of the Liberal Party and the rest of the forces associated with it. Europa Press stated that Michelle Bolsonaro’s public profile, despite being ousted in the presidential contest, will continue to grow in the legislative field and position herself as a reference in the race for a seat in the Senate.
The narrative adopted by Flávio Bolsonaro at the beginning of his campaign supports the continuity of religious rhetoric and criticizes the Workers’ Party government, strengthening the axes of Bolsonaro’s discourse in the face of the general elections. This decision marks a crucial realignment in the conservative sector, where family dynamics, strategy adjustments and internal tensions continue to shape the opposition profile against the central government.
According to Europa Press, the situation is keeping the attention of right-wing actors who are monitoring negotiations and the development of agreements within the Liberal Party and with other related sectors. The process of internal consolidation, punctuated by episodes of conflict and reconciliation, shows the degree of cohesion and competition that characterizes the space led by Jair Bolsonaro in the run-up to the 2026 election campaign.
The media pointed out that despite her exclusion from the presidential contest, Michelle Bolsonaro remained a figure with significant national appeal and a relevant political asset for Bolsonaroism. Meanwhile, Flávio Bolsonaro’s candidacy formalizes the generational change in the leadership of the conservative project and prepares the movement to focus the election campaign on social issues, security and national identity.
Finally, Europa Press stressed that the outcome of the definitions and alliances within the party and the conservative space will have an impact on the rest of the opposition to the current government and will anticipate the central axes of the debate with a view to the next presidential elections.
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