There is no one who supports Flávio Bolsonaro more in the Brazilian presidential election than his father, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison and promised him a pardon.

The Brazilian presidential debate featured incumbent leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, who accused each other of lying and corruption. They also addressed pressing issues like living costs and crime that could influence the upcoming election. Lula, at 80, seeks a fourth term after previous victories in 2002, 2006, and 2022, while Bolsonaro aims to shift Brazil back to the right, potentially succeeding his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who lost to Lula four years ago. As of now, Flávio Bolsonaro has not secured enough votes for victory, with the election outcome to be determined on October 25. Bolsonaro referred to his father as his guiding star, despite the latter's imprisonment for organizing a coup attempt.