Flávio Bolsonaro leads Brazil presidential race as family gains seats
Flávio Bolsonaro heads into a runoff against Lula as congressional wins strengthen his family's political presence in Brazil.
The Chestnut Post Staff ·
Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, finished first in the opening round of Brazil’s presidential election. The far-right senator will face leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff.
The weekend’s voting also delivered broad congressional gains for the far right. Jair Bolsonaro’s wife, two of his sons and one of his brothers secured seats.
The results highlight the Bolsonaro family’s expanding political reach, combining a presidential challenge with a strengthened presence in Congress.
Originally reported by The Guardian. Read the full story at The Guardian
