Marco Antonio Carvalho Teixeira, Brazilian Political Science professor: "I do not rule out that Flávio Bolsonaro will flee Brazil"

The future of the Bolsonaro family appears uncertain, particularly for Flávio Bolsonaro, who may consider leaving Brazil after losing the presidential election to Lula. Political analyst Marco Antonio Carvalho Teixeira notes that Flávio will lose his senatorial immunity in February, making him vulnerable to ongoing investigations. Lula's campaign successfully leveraged digital strategies and benefited from Bolsonaro's missteps, including overconfidence and aggressive debate tactics from Flávio. Lula's relationship with Congress will be crucial in his new term, as he faces challenges such as regulating big tech and maintaining multilateral foreign relations. The re-election of Lula is seen as a stabilizing factor for Mercosur, especially in light of Argentina's political landscape.