Fights, insults and exchanges of barbs have characterized the political arena of Jair Bolsonaro (PL) since the beginning of the year, who was imprisoned for 27 years and three months on charges of attempted coup.
In the last episode, Michelle and the children of the former president made public criticism over the agreement with Cerro Gomez (PSDB) in Ceará – and the agreement ended up being broken after the dispute.
The divisions occur at a time of uncertainty over who will be the candidate supported by Bolsonaro to run in the 2026 presidential elections.
Allies estimate that the group’s division has worsened since the moment the former president began house arrest in August. As Bolsonaro distanced himself from day-to-day political discussions, his group dispersed, each individual becoming his own.
Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) has been the focus of many debates in his political sphere. If once the role of the most combative son on social media went to Councilor Carlos Bolsonaro (PL), it now goes to the federal MP, who presented himself as a presidential candidate – even if he is from the United States and without an expected date of return.
Recall some recent incidents of clashes in Bolsonaro’s camp.
Michelle Vs. Bolsonaro and PL de Ceara
In a speech on Saturday (29), Michelle rebuked Bolsonaro’s leaders in Ceará, citing federal MP André Fernández (PL) and state Rep. Carmelo Neto (PL), for the PL’s closeness to Ciro Gomez.
An annoyed Fernández stated that the agreement with Ciro was approved by Bolsonaro. Flavio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), the son of the former president, criticized the former First Lady for her statements, stating that she behaved in an authoritarian and embarrassing manner during the political event in Fortaleza. He has had support from his brothers Eduardo and Carlos, but said on Tuesday (2) that he had apologized to his stepmother.
Bolsonaro vs. Anna Campagnolo (PL-SC)
In November, Santa Catarina state lawmaker Ana Campagnolo (PL) came into the crosshairs of Bolsonaro’s children after criticizing the withdrawal of the prior nomination of Carol De Toni (PL-SC), the federal lawmaker with the most votes in the state, for one of the Senate seats to make room for Carlos Bolsonaro.
Eduardo classified her statements as “completely unacceptable” in form and content. The representative then responded, saying: “You contradicted your father when the hypothesis of launching Tarcisio for president was discussed. And perhaps he will do so. What will it be like? Why can you express your opposition and other allies cannot?”
Eduardo Bolsonaro vs. Ciro Nogueira
In October, Eduardo criticized Senator Ciro Nogueira (PP-PI), a Bolsonaro ally and former minister, after he said the US lawmaker’s actions had caused “very significant damage” to the political group.
The former president’s son responded on social media that the loss would only be personal for the senator and that he himself would make the sacrifice for his country.
Eduardo Bolsonaro vs. Waldemar
In September, Eduardo’s target was La Liga president, Waldemar Costa Neto. The leader said, in an interview with: BoundThe representative would kill his father if he ran for president on his own.
Eduardo told O Globo newspaper: “To say that the son will help kill his father, if he does not accept the blackmail practiced on him by his closest allies, is an act of a scoundrel that I did not expect from you, Waldemar. I await your public apology and hope that you have made a mistake again with your words.”
Eduardo Bolsonaro vs. Tarcisio
In July, Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) said that São Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas (Rep), a frequent target of criticism, was wrong when he tried to negotiate a way out of the 50% tariffs with the US Embassy. “It’s disrespectful to me,” he said. Bound.
Eduardo Bolsonaro vs. Lime
The letters revealed by the Federal Police show that Eduardo insulted his father, in July, because of an interview in which he described him as immature, due to the deputy’s disagreements with Tarcisio.
“VTNC you are ungrateful!” The deputy wrote in all caps, using the abbreviation that stands for “You’ll take it in the ass…”