Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, currently serving a prison sentence for his conviction on charges of attempted coup against President Lula da Silva, published a letter on Saturday calling on his supporters to vote for his son, Flavio Bolsonaro, in the October presidential election, according to reports. The letter highlighted Lula's hostility to Israel.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, incarcerated after his conviction for attempting to overthrow the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, published a letter on Saturday endorsing his son Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy in the October presidential election. The letter, addressed to his supporters, urged them to vote for Flavio, a right-wing candidate who has positioned himself as a strong supporter of Israel.
Flavio Bolsonaro formally announced his candidacy in June, pledging to return Brazil's ambassador to Israel and move the embassy to Jerusalem, as The Zioneer has reported. The elder Bolsonaro's endorsement from prison adds weight to his son's campaign, which seeks to challenge Lula's left-wing government.
Lula, who has been critical of Israel, faces a competitive race. The Bolsonaro family's legal troubles, including the conviction of Jair and the earlier conviction of another son, Eduardo, for pushing U.S. intervention, have been central to Brazil's political landscape. The election in October will determine the direction of Brazil's foreign policy, including its ties with Israel.
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