Son of jailed former Brazilian leader Bolsonaro bids for presidency in weekend runoff

Summary

A son of Brazil's jailed former leader, from the Bolsonaro family, is seeking the presidency in a runoff election this weekend. Reports say a win would be a boon for US President Donald Trump, who wants to restore US power in Latin America. The result would also be the biggest win yet for an ascendant right-wing movement sweeping Latin America.

Timeline

1. ABC

   25 Oct 2026, 01:08 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that the son of a disgraced former president hopes to win Brazil's top office at a runoff election this weekend, and that a win would be a boon for US President Donald Trump, who wants to restore US power in Latin America.

2. Sydney Morning Herald

   25 Oct 2026, 05:45 UTCSource ↗

   The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a victory for the son of Brazil's jailed former leader would deliver the biggest win yet for an ascendant right-wing movement sweeping Latin America.