Flávio Bolsonaro says he will have a “price” to pay if he does not see his candidacy through to the end

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) spoke to the press this Sunday morning (12/7), after participating in an evangelical service at the Hípica Hall, in Brasilia (DF). He said he might not continue his pre-candidacy, indicating he was willing to negotiate to stay in the race.

“Look, it’s possible that I won’t go through with it. I have a price for that. I’ll negotiate. I have a price for not going through with it. But I’ll tell you tomorrow,” the senator said, remaining mysterious.

According to Flávio, the decision will be announced this Monday (8/12), after a meeting with the leaders of the right and center-right parties.

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Flávio Bolsonaro gives an interview

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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro speaks at a press conference

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Flávio Bolsonaro was nominated as a presidential candidate by his father, Jair.

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Flávio Bolsonaro is pre-candidate for president

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Flávio Bolsonaro is senator (PL-RJ)

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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro

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Flávio Bolsonaro presented himself as a pre-candidate for the presidency

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Flávio is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro

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Flávio is the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL)

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First public act as a candidate

Flávio Bolsonaro’s trip to evangelical worship is his first public act since announcing his pre-candidacy for president. As argued by Metropolisesin the Paulo Cappelli column, Jair Bolsonaro chose his eldest son as candidate next year.

This decision frustrated party leaders who were hoping for a more pragmatic choice, such as that of São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans).

On the side of the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), the choice was encouraging, because it continues the confrontation with Bolsonarism.

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