Bolsonaro son Flávio contests Brazil presidency, seeks father's release

Brazil's presidential election enters a decisive first round with Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, mounting a viable campaign. Jair's September 2025 coup conviction was expected to end the family's political trajectory, but Flávio's candidacy signals a reversal, leveraging the father's base and promising a pardon. The outcome is uncertain, with implications for Brazil's political stability and regional alignment.