Flávio Bolsonaro officially launches his presidential campaign in Brazil to challenge incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Flávio Bolsonaro was confirmed as the official presidential candidate of his father’s Liberal Party on Saturday, marking the start of his bid to unseat incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. During the campaign launch in Sao Paulo, Flávio Bolsonaro received high-profile endorsements from international right-wing figures, including Argentinian President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The campaign faces significant hurdles, as Flávio Bolsonaro currently lacks a high-profile running mate and has struggled to secure the support of centrist parties. While his father, Jair Bolsonaro, was represented via an artificial intelligence video due to a 27-year prison sentence, Flávio Bolsonaro sought to establish his own identity. The administration of President Donald Trump has also provided support, though the administration recently imposed new tariffs on Brazilian exports. Current polls show a close race, with Lula leading in a potential runoff. Flávio Bolsonaro aims to build a broad anti-Lula alliance as the October election approaches, seeking to position himself as a primary contender for Brazil's presidency.

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