Flavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president’s eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers, who are standing in the senatorial and legislative elections. In Santa Catarina, one of Brazil’s most pro-Bolsonaro southern states, their surname alone is enough to secure victory.
Bolsonaro’s sons vie for power in Brazil’s south
Classic political dynasty play. They are banking on brand recognition while ignoring the corruption allegations that damaged the father’s legacy.
Do you think the public realizes how much their voting power is tied to a surname rather than actual policy achievements or candidates?
The south has always been a Bolsonaro stronghold. Santa Catarina seems to care more about regional interests than national politics these days.
Wait, can Carlos really run against Lula and be competitive? I thought his poll numbers had dropped significantly after the last election cycle.
It is fascinating how the Bolsonaro name still holds so much power in southern Brazil. Family dynamics are everything here.