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Brazil: Flávio Bolsonaro runs for president as father barred after coup conviction

Brazil's first-round presidential election is set for tomorrow, with Flávio Bolsonaro carrying the radical-right banner after his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, was convicted for an attempted coup and barred from running. The race pits him against incumbent left-wing president Lula da Silva. The outcome is uncertain, but a Bolsonaro victory would mark a significant shift in Brazil's political trajectory.

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Source credibility0.1

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#election #bolsonaro #lula #coup-conviction #radical-right

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activePolitics21h ago

Brazil Election: Flávio Bolsonaro Presidential Bid Amid Father's Conviction

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is confirmed to be running for the Brazilian presidency in the October 4 election, aiming to continue his father Jair Bolsonaro's political project following the former president's conviction and barring from office due to an attempted coup. The election pits Flávio Bolsonaro against incumbent President Lula da Silva, with analysts claiming Bolsonaro's success hinges on attracting centrist voters beyond his conservative base. The outcome remains uncertain.

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activePoliticsMarkets13h ago