A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing

Since Jair Bolsonaro's election in 2018, the Bolsonaro family has established a significant political influence in Brazil. His eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, is a leading contender in the presidential race, according to a Datafolha poll, narrowly trailing Lula. Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting to overturn his 2022 election defeat and barred from holding public office and social media, still maintains a strong political dynasty driven by frustration with Lula's Workers' Party. The Bolsonaro family's electoral strength is partly rooted in anti-PT sentiment rather than a core supporter base.