Flávio Bolsonaro faces corruption investigation just weeks before elections

In Brazil, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption and money laundering related to a $12 million funding from a disgraced banker for a film about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. The investigation, which was initiated by federal police, has raised questions about the legitimacy of the funding and its reporting to authorities. As the presidential elections approach on October 4, 2026, the allegations could significantly impact Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.