Flávio Nantes Bolsonaro was born in Resende, RJ, on April 30, 1981. He has a degree in law and a postgraduate degree in political science. He is the firstborn of former president Jair Bolsonaro
Flávio began public life in 2003, being the youngest state deputy in Rio. He served four consecutive terms at ALERJ, focusing his work on public security
In 2018, he was elected senator for Rio de Janeiro. Before, in 2016, he ran for mayor of Rio, coming in fourth. His political career is marked by his rejection of welfare and defense of the family
His patrimonial evolution generated suspicion. Flávio carried out “lightning transactions” with 19 properties, making a high profit. In one case, there was an appreciation of more than 260% in the resale of apartments in a short period of time
He was accused of leading “cracks” at ALERJ, embezzling salaries. The case arose after Coaf highlighted an atypical movement of R$1.2 million by its former advisor Fabrício Queiroz between 2016 and 2017
The Public Ministry of Rio denounced Flávio, in 2020, for criminal organization, embezzlement and money laundering. The accusation points out that he headed the salary appropriation scheme in his office
Flávio employed the mother and wife of former PM Adriano da Nóbrega, head of the Rio das Pedras militia. They received salaries from ALERJ and the mother transferred money to Queiroz’s account, according to investigations
Adriano (photo), who died on the run in 2020, was mentioned in the Marielle Franco case. Queiroz’s defense admitted hiring the militiaman’s relatives, claiming that the family was experiencing financial difficulties at the time
The senator paid tribute to militiamen in ALERJ. He awarded the Tiradentes Medal to Adriano da Nóbrega and motions of praise to Major Ronald, another police officer arrested accused of leading militias in the west zone of Rio
In old speeches, Flávio minimized the militias, suggesting that residents accepted illegal security. He also criticized judge Patrícia Acioli, killed by militiamen, saying she humiliated police officers
In December 2025, Flávio announced that he was chosen by his father to run for President in 2026. The decision seeks to keep the group’s political project and surname in the spotlight with Jair serving his sentence
The candidacy aims to guarantee amnesty for Jair. Flávio argued that the future president must face the Supreme Court to grant a pardon to his father, considering it unacceptable for the court to reverse a possible amnesty
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