Who is Flavio Bolsonaro? Inside the defeated candidate's claim to Brazil's leadership
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has declared himself the rightful leader of Brazil following his father's defeat in the presidential election. He is currently residing in the United States while making these claims.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political instability and the persistence of election denialism within the Bolsonaro family following the transition of power in Brazil.
Following his defeat in Brazil's presidential runoff election against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro traveled…
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