Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro, has announced he received his father’s endorsement to run for the presidency in 2026.In a social media post on Friday, Flavio shared a picture of himself kissing the top of his father’s head, along with a statement.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIt explained that his father — whom he called the “greatest political and moral leader” in Brazil — had passed along to him the “mission of carrying on our national project”.“I cannot and I will not accept seeing our country go through a time of instability, insecurity and discouragement,” Flavio wrote.“I will not stand idly by while I see the hopes of families fading and our democracy dying.”Brazil is scheduled to hold elections on October 4, 2026, and with his father’s nod, Flavio is now the heir apparent to represent the far-right Liberal Party (PL) at the ballot box.Jair Bolsonaro is considered the honorary leader of the PL, though he is barred from holding office through 2030.The party’s official president, Valdemar Costa Neto, confirmed that Jair’s endorsement of his son conferred upon Flavio the party’s nomination.“As president of the PL, I inform you that Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is the name selected by Jair Bolsonaro to represent the party in the presidential race,” Costa Neta wrote in an official statement.“Flavio told me that our captain confi …
