Michelle Bolsonaro video alleged scripted with Nikolas Ferreira aide amid family power struggle

Journalist Andréia Sadi said the video posted by Michelle Bolsonaro in which she claims to have been humiliated by her brother‑in‑law Flávio was not an impulsive outburst but a fully scripted piece produced with assistance from people linked to far‑right deputy Nikolas Ferreira. The recording was released on social media as internal tensions within the Bolsonaro clan intensified after Flávio announced his pre‑candidacy for the 2026 presidential election.

The controversy has prompted speculation about Michelle’s political future. She has been mentioned as a possible Senate candidate for the Distrito Federal, but sources say she is considering withdrawing from the race. Party leaders have urged her to stay, highlighting her separate political base among conservative women, while the dispute underscores the broader rivalry between Flávio’s bid to become the family’s electoral heir and Michelle’s attempt to build independent influence.