Flavio Bolsonaro

Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, attends the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 25, 2026. Photo:Reuters.

Brazil's Bolsonaro is barred from this year's election. Can his AI avatar campaign instead?

The use of an AI-generated video featuring the jailed former president has sparked a legal battle over the limits of synthetic media in election campaigns.

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks next to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula: Sources

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, stands in front of a screen showing a pre-recorded message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu