Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator for Rio de Janeiro and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, said his affiliation to the Missão party was fraudulent, involving false personal data and the use of his official Senate email.
According to a report from the Missão party’s technology team, an unidentified person used Bolsonaro’s official Senate email to register him with the party, providing a false CPF “123456789” and a fabricated address in the “Bairro Miliciano” (Militiamen’s Neighborhood). The form also contained an incorrect date of birth, while the phone number and official email were correct.
The Missão party said it sent seven emails to Bolsonaro’s Senate address starting August 2, none of which received a reply, and that all messages were logged as delivered.
Following the disclosure, Brazil’s Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) annulled the fraudulent registration and restored Bolsonaro’s affiliation to his original party, the Liberal Party (PL). The TSE also ordered the Federal Police (PF) to open an inquiry into who inserted the false information.
Bolsonaro claimed the incident was an attempt to block his 2026 presidential campaign, saying “the system will try everything to stop me, but God is in charge.” Missão party presidential candidate Renan Santos responded on social media, calling Bolsonaro a “coward” and asserting the party had proof that the senator’s official email was used, suggesting either a hack or involvement of Bolsonaro’s team.
Santos challenged Bolsonaro to a live televised confrontation, writing “If you want to play the victim, let’s have a live on‑air showdown today. Stop messing around with serious matters.”
The episode adds to a heated pre‑election atmosphere in Brazil, where allegations of dirty tactics and electoral fraud are common as candidates vie for office.