International pressure mounts on Bolsonaro camp ahead of 2026 vote
International barriers and U.S. tariffs pressure Bolsonaro's 2026 campaign as Flavio pursues candidacy.
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Brazil Presidential Election 2026
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, launches candidacy for Brazil's 2026 presidential election. Bolsonaro trails incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in polls amid controversies including alleged financial impropriety and family disputes. Argentine president Javier Milei attended the campaign launch. US-Brazil trade tensions complicate the race, with Lula accusing Bolsonaro of supporting American tariffs against Brazil.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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Brazilian justice refused to authorize Argentine president Javier Milei to visit former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently under house arrest for alleged attempted coup.
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Flavio Bolsonaro launches 2026 presidential bid in São Paulo
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