Flávio Bolsonaro Launches Brazil Presidential Bid with Milei's Support

In late July 2026, Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, officially launched his presidential campaign in São Paulo. The event drew attention partly because of the presence of Argentine President Javier Milei, who attended and gave a speech attacking Brazil's current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, calling him a "thief," "convict," and "socialist trash." Milei also insulted Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, calling him a "bald piece of trash."

Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign faces significant challenges: he has few political alliances and remains under judicial scrutiny. His strategy relies heavily on evoking his father's legacy, including using an AI-generated message from the elder Bolsonaro. While Milei's attacks on Lula were harsh, reports indicate he did not join chants calling for Lula's imprisonment. Lula's allies condemned Milei's remarks as unacceptable.