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Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro testified before the Federal Police today in a high-stakes calumny inquiry against President Lula, escalating political risk ahead of the 2026 election.

By Eleanor Shaw

Published Jul 28, 2026, 9:24 AM UTC

Bolsonaro Son Flávio Testifies in Lula Slander Probe, Raising Brazil Political Risk — Source: Palácio do Planalto / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro testified before the Federal Police today in a high-stakes calumny inquiry against President Lula, escalating political risk ahead of the 2026 election.

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