Flávio Bolsonaro defends father's democratic record, warns of PT-led threats to free speech

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro publicly rejected allegations that former President Jair Bolsonaro posed a threat to Brazilian democracy, characterizing his father's administration as a defender of institutional norms. He further alleged that the current Workers' Party (PT) government poses a systemic risk to freedom of expression in Brazil. The statements reflect ongoing polarization within the Brazilian political landscape.