Former Brazilian President Michel Temer backs Flávio Bolsonaro in presidential runoff

On October 5, 2026, former Brazilian President Michel Temer announced his support for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round of Brazil's presidential election, scheduled for October 25. Temer cited the first-round results, where Flávio Bolsonaro received 47.02% of votes against President Lula da Silva's 45.16%, as evidence that Brazilians want change. He also noted the Liberal Party's strong performance in congressional elections, becoming the largest party in both chambers. Temer's endorsement is significant given his past appointment of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, a critic of the Bolsonaro family.