13/07/2026 21:35 - Internacionales
On Monday, July 13, 2026, Brazil's Supreme Court issued a ruling that has captivated the nation's political landscape. Justice Alexandre de Moraes banned Senator and presidential pre-candidate Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, for a period of 90 days. This measure was taken to prevent early electoral propaganda while the former president is under house arrest.
The conflict began on Saturday, July 11, 2026, during a family visit. The former president handed his son a handwritten letter addressed 'to the Brazilians'. In the document, Bolsonaro urged his followers to unite behind Flavio's campaign.
Senator Flavio read the letter during a YouTube broadcast. Justice Moraes considered this a clear violation of the conditions of Jair Bolsonaro's detention, classifying it as 'anticipated electoral propaganda'. The magistrate has formally requested the electoral justice to open an investigation.
Jair Bolsonaro, 71 years old, served as the President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022. He is currently serving a 27-year sentence under house arrest due to health reasons. The sentence stems from a judicial process investigating an alleged coup attempt in 2022 following his electoral defeat against current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The visitation ban is set for 90 days, which covers the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for October 4, 2026. The former president is strictly forbidden from public expression, even through intermediaries.
Jair Bolsonaro's defense team now has 48 hours to explain this 'possible disobedience'. Meanwhile, Flavio Bolsonaro's lawyer, Tracy Reinaldet, has questioned the constitutionality of the measure, announcing an appeal and stating that the decision pushes the former president toward 'isolation'.
Politically, opposition leader Senator Rogerio Marinho described the resolution as a 'clear interference in the political game'. This development occurs as Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign loses momentum following revelations of his ties to a banker prosecuted for fraud.
Despite internal conflicts and a recent public dispute with his stepmother, Michelle Bolsonaro, the senator remains the strongest right-wing candidate. His main goal is to challenge President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is seeking an unprecedented fourth term. The coming weeks will be crucial for the future of Brazil's democracy, offering a hopeful path towards political stability and democratic participation.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
