Brazil's right nominates Flavio Bolsonaro for presidential election

São Paulo - 25.07.2026: Brazil's Liberal Party officially selected Senator Flavio Bolsonaro as its candidate for the presidential election on Saturday at its national party convention in São Paulo. The 45-year-old son of former head of state Jair Bolsonaro is set to lead the right-wing opposition against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of voting on October 4, 2026. A possible runoff is scheduled for October 25.With the nomination, the Bolsonaro family's claim to political leadership passes to its eldest son. Jair Bolsonaro cannot run himself. ...