Nikolas Ferreira sparks political controversy in Brazil

Deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL‑MG) sent a video to Flávio Bolsonaro’s party convention in São Paulo, claiming former President Jair Bolsonaro is not imprisoned for the alleged "rachadinha" scheme involving Flávio. The remark revived criticism of Flávio’s investigation and was described by opponents as a political gaffe, drawing widespread attention on social media.

In a separate incident, Ferreira mocked the release of homicide data showing Minas Gerais led Brazil with 31 killings of LGBTQ+ individuals in 2025, a 55 % rise from the previous year. He responded on X with "Já já estão colocando a culpa em mim kkkk," provoking condemnation for insensitivity toward the LGBTQ+ community and recalling his prior convictions for transphobic offenses.