# The Bolsonaros return: Why is Brazil seeing a far-right surge in its elections?

https://mins.news/en/item/87138

- France 24, 2026-10-05 18:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20261005-return-of-the-bolsonaros-why-the-far-right-surge-in-brazilian-elections

> Do voters care about attempted coups? Flavio Bolsonaro is poised to challenge Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s October 25 presidential runoff. His father was jailed over Brazil’s version of the storming of the US Capitol, while other Bolsonaros won in the first round as the far right surged. The trend raises questions about incumbent fatigue and support for Bolsonaro’s “God, Homeland, Family” mantra.

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