PoliticsFlavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid despite challenges

Flavio Bolsonaro formally opened his campaign on Saturday for Brazil’s October presidential election. He is seeking to extend his family’s hold over the country’s far-right movement. A series of scandals has weakened what was once a strong challenge. His contest will be against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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