Flavio Bolsonaro, son of jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, runs for Brazil's presidency in October 2026 election

In Brazil, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro, is running for president in the October 4, 2026 election. He received his father's blessing from prison and has become the main right-wing candidate. His campaign has faced controversies, including a scandal over funding for a biopic about his father and a family dispute with his stepmother. Despite this, he maintains strong support among Bolsonaristas and has met with US President Donald Trump. The election could lead to a runoff on October 25 if no candidate wins a majority.