Flávio Bolsonaro, a pre-candidate for the Presidency of Brazil, has disclosed plans for family involvement in the 2026 elections. During an interview on the 'Pânico' show, he mentioned that his relatives are already being designated for various political positions, emphasizing that all family members will be seeking candidacies.

He specifically identified Carlos Bolsonaro as a pre-candidate for the Senate in Santa Catarina, and Jair Renan as a pre-candidate for federal deputy also in Santa Catarina. In addition, he mentioned that Michelle Bolsonaro is likely to run for the Senate in the Federal District, while Eduardo Bolsonaro, currently in exile, represents a notable absence in this family political foray.

The context of these candidacies is significant as they emerge in the aftermath of the legal troubles facing the former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is imprisoned following a conviction related to an attempted coup. This announcement reflects an ongoing strategy by the Bolsonaro family to retain influence within Brazilian politics, even as they navigate personal and legal challenges.