Trump's victory could give boost to Brazil's Bolsonaro's re-election hopes amid court ban on him running
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Brazil's supreme court has prevented Jair Bolsonaro from running again in the 2026 presidential election, yet the former president and his team are hoping the incoming Trump administration might help.
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Despite the prohibition, Bolsonaro and his supporters are actively seeking avenues to overturn the ruling. The expected legal challenges and political strategies pin a lot of hope on Trump. Furthermore, Bolsonaro is counting on the president-elect to exert pressure on the government of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) so he can challenge for the presidency in 2026.
"Trump’s victory goes far beyond being positive for democracy in Brazil and the world; it is good news for global peace," Bolsonaro’s son, Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, told Fox News Digital.
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