Evangelical leaders distance from Bolsonaro as Bolsonarism bypasses church hierarchy

Several evangelical leaders are distancing from or breaking with Flávio Bolsonaro, who fails to meet their standards, yet Bolsonarism is reportedly instilling fear in churches by suggesting it no longer needs leaders to maintain its flock. This signals a shift in the political-religious dynamic in Brazil, where grassroots loyalty may now bypass traditional clerical endorsement.