Key facts
- Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for Brazil's Liberal Party.
- Congressman Alfredo Gaspar has been named as Flávio Bolsonaro's running mate.
- Gaspar previously served as Alagoas' secretary of public security.
- Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign is facing challenges, including a lack of support from centrist parties.
- Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have voiced support for Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has officially secured his presidential bid for the upcoming election, being confirmed as the candidate for the Liberal Party. He has named conservative Congressman Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate. Gaspar, who represents Alagoas in Congress and previously served as the state's secretary of public security, joins Bolsonaro's campaign as it faces significant challenges.
Despite a notable absence of key political figures and centrist party support, Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign received endorsements from Argentine President Javier Milei and a video message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Milei urged Brazil to move away from what he termed the 'Lula risk' of progressive politics.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo Caiado has launched his presidential campaign, positioning himself as a conservative alternative to both President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Caiado criticized both leading candidates, referencing past corruption scandals and questioning Flávio Bolsonaro's suitability for office. A recent poll showed Caiado trailing Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, but statistically tied with other candidates.
Flávio Bolsonaro, who is 45 years old, tearfully paid tribute to his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently serving a sentence for a coup attempt and is under house arrest. An AI-generated version of Jair Bolsonaro was featured in a video at the convention due to his inability to make public addresses.