Michelle Bolsonaro and Flávio Bolsonaro clash within Brazil's Liberal Party

Michelle Bolsonaro released a 27‑minute video accusing her stepson, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, of disrespect and humiliation during a phone call, reigniting a public feud within the Liberal Party (PL). The video highlighted internal divisions over party strategy, especially in Ceará, and underscored Michelle’s growing influence as head of PL Mulher, which has expanded its organisational network across the country.

Flávio, a pre‑presidential candidate, visited his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, in prison after the video’s release and later issued an apology, calling the episode a “page turned” and expressing a desire for party unity and a female vice‑presidential candidate. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court removed procedural barriers to investigations into Flávio’s financial links with former banker Daniel Vorcaro, adding legal pressure to the political dispute.

The conflict has drawn attention to the broader power struggle within the Bolsonaro clan and the PL’s internal leadership, with implications for the party’s cohesion ahead of the 2026 elections.