Thursday, May 28Thursday, May 28Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s former far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, urges Donald Trump to designate Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations during a White House meeting. The conservative senator and presidential candidate met Trump on Tuesday, framing the request as a bid to curb the influence of *Comando Vermelho* (CV) and *Primeiro Comando da Capital* (PCC), which he claims meet U.S. criteria for the label. The appeal comes as Flavio Bolsonaro struggles to revive his embattled campaign, mired in a scandal linking him to disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro.
The meeting underscores the Bolsonaro family’s continued alignment with Trump’s hardline policies, even as Flavio’s father, Jair Bolsonaro—often dubbed the "Brazilian Trump"—remains a polarizing figure in Brazil’s political landscape. Flavio’s campaign has faced setbacks since allegations surfaced in April that he received undeclared funds from Vorcaro, a former bank executive accused of financial crimes. Despite the controversy, Flavio has doubled down on law-and-order rhetoric, positioning himself as a bulwark against crime ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election.
Meanwhile, Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva notches an environmental victory as deforestation in the Amazon hits its lowest level since 2019. Official data released Wednesday shows deforestation fell below 1 million hectares for the first time under Lula’s current term, a sharp reversal from the record destruction seen during Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency (2019–2022). The drop aligns with Lula’s pledge to restore Brazil’s climate credentials, though critics warn enforcement remains uneven in remote regions.
The contrasting narratives—Flavio Bolsonaro’s U.S.-backed crackdown on crime versus Lula’s environmental gains—highlight the ideological fault lines shaping Brazil’s election. With Lula leading polls but facing a fragmented opposition, Flavio’s outreach to Trump signals an attempt to rally conservative voters by invoking the former U.S. president’s legacy. Yet his campaign’s viability remains in question, as recent surveys show him trailing both Lula and centrist candidates.
Deforestation in Brazils Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019 Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, according to a report published Wednesday that will be seen as good news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. 👉 Read more:
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