Brazil's Lula attacks Flávio Bolsonaro, cites prison, press criticism

Brazilian President Lula called Senator Flávio Bolsonaro a 'wimp' and claimed the press covered up for him, while recalling his 580 days in prison in Curitiba. The remarks escalate political rhetoric ahead of the 2026 election cycle, signaling heightened polarization. The exchange is part of ongoing political feuding, with no immediate policy impact.