Flavio Bolsonaro's Election Dilemma

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro revealed he may not run for president in Brazil's upcoming election, retracting a prior statement. He suggests stepping down could come 'at a price' amid political tensions involving his jailed father, Jair Bolsonaro. A conclusive decision is expected soon.

In a surprising twist, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro announced a potential withdrawal from Brazil's presidential race. The decision overturns his previous statement that his father, Jair Bolsonaro, had backed him for the Liberal Party's candidacy.

Speculation swirls as Flavio hinted that stepping down might involve negotiations, possibly linked to Congress voting on pardons for individuals convicted of vandalism in January 2023. A definitive decision is anticipated on Monday following a religious service.

The backdrop of political volatility includes former President Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years for coup plotting after losing to leftist Louis Inacio Lula da Silva in the 2022 election. The political landscape remains complex and tense.

(With inputs from agencies.)