Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, has genuine hopes of victory in the first round of Brazil's presidential elections this Sunday, according to the Guardian's Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips.
Coup conviction and political comeback
Jair Bolsonaro was convicted in September 2025 of attempting a coup, a verdict that many assumed would end his political career and taint his legacy forever. Yet another Bolsonaro is now running for the presidency—not Jair, but his son Flávio, who is also campaigning to have his father released from prison.
Regional implications
Phillips explains how Brazil arrived at this point again, and tells Annie Kelly what it would mean for the wider region if Flávio Bolsonaro wins the election.
