The internal division within the PL party deepens as Eduardo Bolsonaro publicly demands accountability, sparking a social media feud with Nikolas Ferreira and involving Michelle Bolsonaro.
A recent schism within Brazil's PL party has intensified, marked by public demands from former federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, contentious exchanges on social media with current deputy Nikolas Ferreira, and significant involvement from former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro. This discord highlights ongoing struggles for influence and direction among factions aligned with the Bolsonaro political legacy.
The tension escalated on March 1 when Nikolas Ferreira announced a protest aimed at ousting prominent figures such as President Lula and Justices Moraes and Toffoli. In response, various São Paulo deputies affiliated with the PL organized a counter-protest, strategically shifting the focus towards amnesty issues and overturning vetoes, thus sidelining Ferreira’s agenda. This maneuver illustrates the complexities within the party as factions vie for attention and control over protest narratives.
Additionally, these deputies, showing alignment with the staunchest elements of Bolsonarismo, have formed a WhatsApp group to facilitate planning for the protest on Avenida Paulista, further marginalizing Nikolas's leadership role. This internal rivalry not only underscores the fractious nature of Brazilian right-wing politics but also reflects the strategic positioning ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, as figures like senator Flávio Bolsonaro seek to assert their influence within the party and the broader political landscape of Brazil.
