Flavio Bolsonaro launches presidential bid in Brazil after father's coup conviction

Flavio Bolsonaro, heir to Brazil's far-right movement, formally launched his presidential campaign, drawing thousands of supporters. His father, Jair Bolsonaro, was sentenced to 27 years in prison in 2025 for attempting a coup against Lula. The election, set for October 2026, will test the resilience of Bolsonarismo without its founder at the helm.