Flávio Bolsonaro Denounces Federal Police Operation on 'Dark Horse' as Political Interference
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges that a Federal Police investigation into the film 'Dark Horse' is a politically motivated attack orchestrated to influence the 2026 election.
- • Flávio Bolsonaro calls the PF operation a political interference directed by Minister Flávio Dino.
- • The investigation targets alleged misuse of parliamentary funds for the film 'Dark Horse'.
- • Bolsonaro accuses President Lula and the Supreme Court of manipulating election outcomes.
- • Operation includes searches against Mario Frias, producer Karina Gama, and others involved with the film.
- • Flávio Bolsonaro expresses confidence in winning the election and plans to appoint conservative justices.
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Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has publicly condemned a Federal Police operation targeting alleged irregularities in the parliamentary funding of the film 'Dark Horse', which portrays the life of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. Speaking at a campaign event in Boa Vista, Roraima, Flávio described the investigation as a politically motivated act orchestrated by Minister Flávio Dino, aiming to undermine his rising electoral support.
The operation involves search and seizure measures against figures including federal deputy Mario Frias, 'Dark Horse' producer Karina Gama, and around 20 others. It focuses on accusations of misuse of parliamentary amendments and the suspected diversion of more than R$ 19 million through NGOs connected to the film's production. Flávio Bolsonaro, however, maintains that there is "absolutely nothing wrong" with the film and insists no public funds were involved.
Linking the investigation to a broader political strategy, Flávio asserted that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is relying on the Supreme Court, particularly under Minister Alexandre de Moraes, to interfere in the electoral process. He criticized the concentration of judicial power, accusing the Supreme Court of granting "superpowers" to Moraes under the guise of protecting democracy. Flávio claimed Lula has effectively abandoned campaigning in favor of leveraging allies within the judiciary to secure an illegitimate victory, stating, "He will lose at the polls, and he will lose in the backdoor, and I will liberate the Brazilian people."
Despite the operation’s high-profile nature, Flávio conveyed confidence in his campaign’s momentum, noting that he has surpassed Lula in some polls and reaffirming his commitment to appoint conservative justices focused on anti-abortion and anti-drug policies should he be elected president.
The investigation is currently unfolding amid two Supreme Court inquiries regarding the film's financing and remains a focal point of the contentious political climate surrounding the 2026 presidential election.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
