Flávio Bolsonaro has officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election, with support from Jair Bolsonaro, following discussions with his father during his imprisonment after being sentenced to 27 years.Flávio Bolsonaro declared his intention in São Paulo, informing Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and publicly criticizing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over corruption, violence, and economic issues.The announcement on
X (formerly Twitter) signals an effort by the Bolsonaro family to challenge Lula in a highly polarized political landscape and continue their political project.