3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 3
Summary
Michelle Bolsonaro publicly accused Flávio Bolsonaro of humiliating her, opening a family feud that threatens his 2026 presidential campaign in Brazil.
A video from Brasília showed Jair Bolsonaro’s wife directly attacking his son, turning a private rift into a public political liability.
Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, a close Trump ally, making the dispute especially damaging inside Brazil’s right-wing camp.
The clash raises fresh doubts about whether the Bolsonaro family can stay united enough to mount a viable presidential bid.