Michelle Bolsonaro reconciles with son Flávio amid PL family feud

On 23 July 2026, former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro posted a video accepting Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s public apology and inviting him to sit down and discuss ways to unite the Bolsonaro base. She said the apology showed sincerity and stressed the need to rebuild Brazil for the benefit of her husband, former president Jair Bolsonaro, and the country’s citizens. The reconciliation follows years of bitter rivalry within the Bolsonaro family that began at Jair’s 2019 inauguration, featuring disputes over social‑media control, party influence and electoral strategies among Michelle, son Carlos, and son Flávio, who is a pre‑presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL). The feud has spilled into internal PL battles, including recent controversy over candidate selections where Michelle’s opposition to a São Vicente councilwoman’s candidacy was described by party insiders as “the princess’s order.” The latest truce may shape the PL’s candidate slate for the 2026 elections and restore cohesion among Bolsonaro supporters.

The episode underscores ongoing power struggles within Brazil’s right‑wing circle, highlighting how personal family dynamics intersect with national party politics.