Flavio Bolsonaro
Coverage of Flavio Bolsonaro in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil’s Lula Holds Lead Against Bolsonaro After Bank Scandal
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a lead over Flavio Bolsonaro in polls following a bank scandal. The article references their names and a political contest influenced by the scandal.
- ‘Don’t meddle’: Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil’s elections
Lula has urged Trump to refrain from influencing Brazil’s elections, as he competes in a close race against Flavio Bolsonaro, a Trump ally. The election pits Lula against Bolsonaro, who is aligned with the former U.S. president.
- Why Trump Has Become a Central Force in Brazil Election
Brazil's presidential race on October 4 features Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro in a close contest. Donald Trump has become involved, supporting both candidates. Washington recently designated two Brazilian gangs as terrorist groups, fulfilling a demand from Bolsonaro.
- Lula Regains His Lead in a Brazil Race Investors Are Watching
A new Quaest survey shows President Lula leading Senator Flavio Bolsonaro 44% to 38% in a potential second-round Brazilian election matchup. Lula's lead had previously dwindled, with Flavio briefly taking the lead in April.
- Brazilian candidate Bolsonaro asks Trump to designate crime groups as terrorists
Brazilian conservative presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro requested during a White House meeting that U.S. President Donald Trump designate Brazil's two largest criminal groups, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as terrorist organizations, citing they meet the criteria for such a label.
- Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, met with U.S. President Donald Trump amid a scandal threatening his presidential campaign. The scandal has significantly impacted his bid for office.
- Jailed banker ties roil Flavio Bolsonaro’s Brazil presidential hopes
Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro sees his polling advantage threatened following revelations of his ties to a jailed banker involved in a multimillion-dollar fraud scandal. The 45-year-old senator had been competitive with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of October's presidential election, but the damaging audio recording published by investigative outlet The Intercept may alter the political landscape.
- Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election
A poll shows Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are tied before Brazil's presidential election, with Bolsonaro facing scrutiny over a film funding scandal. The scandal could affect the race. The election is a significant event in Brazilian politics.