Jair Renan Bolsonaro enters race for federal deputy in Santa Catarina

The former president's son moves from local council to national legislature, adding another Bolsonaro family member to the 2026 ballot as trade tensions with the US loom.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-06 00:23 UTC · 1 min read

Jair Renan Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has announced his pre-candidacy for federal deputy representing the state of Santa Catarina.

The declaration, made via social media on Sunday, marks a significant step up in political ambition for the former city councilor of Balneário Camboriú, who is affiliated with the Liberal Party (PL).