Michelle, Bolsonaro’s children, and Ciro: understanding the crisis in the PL in five points

Ten days after the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) at the Federal Police’s headquarters, the clan formed by former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) and her stepchildren are already facing obstacles in their political negotiations. With the former head of the Executive detained, his children – Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP), and Councilman Carlos Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) – along with his wife show the first signs of conflict in the absence of the leader of ‘bolsonarism’. Sentenced to 27 years in prison for participating in a coup plan, Bolsonaro has been in prison since November 22, in addition to being ineligible. As reported by CNN Brazil, the former president’s exit from the electoral scene is expected to lead to a dispute among those who consider themselves his political heirs. Below, in five points, understand what is considered the first rift in the clan since the former president’s arrest.