Flavio claim Brazil presidency
Flavio Bolsonaro, who is staying in the United States after losing Brazil’s presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has claimed to be the country’s “real president”. In a statement mentioned on his X account on Thursday, he alleged electoral fraud and said he would oppose the Lula administration.
Flavio Bolsonaro claims that he is Brazil’s elected president. He alleged that those who stole votes were part of a criminal group and wanted to establish an authoritarian system in Brazil. According to the information cited, Lula da Silva defeated him by 4 million votes.
In a subsequent statement, Flavio Bolsonaro described himself as the opposition leader. He said he would lead the opposition from the United States. He also denied fleeing Brazil, saying he left the country to escape political persecution and what he described as an increasingly authoritarian political system.
US President Donald Trump did not support Flavio Bolsonaro’s declaration that he was Brazil’s “real president”. Trump also said he would not involve himself in the matter.
Flavio Bolsonaro is staying in the United States with his family after the election. The information also states that his father, Jair Bolsonaro, is currently in jail. Argentine President Javier Milei has also been mentioned in connection with the matter.