Bolsonaro Backs Son's 2026 Presidential Bid Amidst Hernia Surgery

• Jair Bolsonaro endorsed son Flavio for Brazil's 2026 presidential election from hospital.
• Bolsonaro underwent scheduled hernia surgery, described as smooth and uneventful by doctors.
• He is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup; Supreme Court authorized his temporary release for surgery.
• Flavio Bolsonaro aims to consolidate his father's conservative legacy and unseat leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
• The endorsement unsettled markets, which had expected Bolsonaro to favor a more seasoned contender.

Why It Matters: Jair Bolsonaro endorsed son Flavio for 2026 presidency while recovering from hernia surgery.