Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Bolsonaro pledged tax cuts and a tougher stance on crime, and stressed his commitment to carrying forward his father's political legacy.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro launched his presidential campaign on Saturday to challenge President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in October's election. The event featured support from Argentine President Javier Milei, an AI-generated message from his jailed father, and a video address from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bolsonaro pledged tax cuts and a tougher stance on crime, emphasizing his commitment to his father's political legacy, stating, "Here is Bolsonaro's blood." Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro also endorsed him via video, saying, "Flavio, may God bless and protect your candidacy." Recent polls show Lula leading Bolsonaro 48% to 43% in a runoff, and Bolsonaro has faced challenges in forging political alliances.
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