‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has emerged as the frontrunner in Brazil's presidential election after a surprise first-round victory. His campaign rhetoric, which includes promises to 're-democratize' the country, has sparked significant concern among critics who fear a return to authoritarian rule.
Why it matters
The potential election of a Bolsonaro successor represents a critical juncture for Brazilian democracy and could signal a shift toward far-right populism in Latin America.
Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, goes into the 25 October run-off as favourite after a first-round win against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s presidential election. Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, goes into the 25 October run-off as favourite after a first-round win against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s presidential election. Brazil ‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil After a surprise first-round victory, critics suggest son of disgraced ex-president could seek to continue his father’s authoritarian rule
Flávio’s surprise first-round win highlights rapid rise of Brazil’s House of Bolsonaro
Prefer the Guardian on Google Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right frontrunner to become Brazil’s next president , has vowed to “re-democratise” the South American country, fuelling fears over a move into authoritarian rule if he wins power.
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