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Flávio and Michelle Bolsonaro reconcile for 2026 campaign
Flávio Bolsonaro, candidate for the Presidency, and Michelle Bolsonaro, candidate for the Senate in the Federal District, have publicly reconciled following a period of political and personal friction. The reconciliation was signaled by the release of a joint campaign video featuring the two interacting and supporting each other's candidacies. This movement follows a series of public disagreements regarding political alliances and party management within the Liberal Party (PL).
To strengthen her candidacy in the Federal District, Michelle Bolsonaro is actively engaging with evangelical leaders, a movement coordinated by Senator Damares Alves. Recent polling by RealTime Big Data places Michelle at the lead for the Senate race in the DF with 25% of the intended votes. Meanwhile, Flávio Bolsonaro has begun his campaign activities in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, focusing on conservative voters and proposing restrictions on the use of social welfare funds for online betting.
In the broader presidential race, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has also launched his campaign, emphasizing national sovereignty and industrial recovery. Polling indicates a competitive landscape between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, with various candidates proposing different regulatory approaches to the growing online betting sector.
Entities
Bia Kicis · Damares Alves · Distrito Federal · Federal District · Flávio Bolsonaro · Liberal Party · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Michelle Bolsonaro · Partido Liberal · Valdemar Costa Neto
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A July poll showed Lula leading Flávio Bolsonaro in presidential intention votes. www.ocafezinho.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Damares Alves is coordinating an alliance between Michelle Bolsonaro and evangelical leaders in the Federal District. oantagonista.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign includes a proposal to prohibit the use of federal social program funds for betting platforms.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Michelle Bolsonaro published a campaign video alongside Flávio Bolsonaro. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · blogdomagno.com.br · gazetabrasil.com.br · jovempan.com.br · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro apologized to Michelle Bolsonaro on July 23 to seek political unity. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · gazetabrasil.com.br · exame.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PL president attributed Flávio Bolsonaro's rise in polls to Michelle Bolsonaro's involvement. oantagonista.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Lula expressed support for measures to limit online sports betting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michelle Bolsonaro leads the race for the Senate in the Federal District with 25% of the intended votes. folhadoacre.com.br