### [2026-07-25](/feed/2026/07/25/index.md)

##### 2026 Brazilian general election
# Brazil's Liberal Party formally nominates Rio de Janeiro senator Flávio Bolsonaro, former president Jair Bolsonaro's son, as its presidential candidate in the upcoming election. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''Philippine Daily Inquirer](https://globalnation.inquirer.net/332443/brazils-right-wing-party-nominates-bolsonaro-son-to-battle-lula)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/flavio-bolsonaro-launches-brazil-presidential-campaign-touts-support-milei-2026-07-25/)

### Changes:

1. Brazil's Liberal Party formally nominates Rio de Janeiro senator Flávio Bolsonaro as its presidential candidate in the upcoming election.  _2026-07-26 11:54:03 (First version)_
1. Brazil's Liberal Party formally nominates Rio de Janeiro senator Flávio Bolsonaro, former president Jair Bolsonaro's son, as its presidential candidate in the upcoming election.  _(Current version)_

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