Flávio Bolsonaro loses Senate seat and legal privilege in 2027

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Flávio Bolsonaro will lose his elected office and privileged legal standing in February 2027 after his defeat to Lula in the presidential election runoff, ending a 24-year career in public office. The senator will remain in Congress until January 31, 2027, having chosen to run for president rather than seek re-election. His career included four terms as a Rio state deputy and one as senator. Investigations into the "Dark Horse" film financing and alleged ties to lawyer Willer Tomaz may continue at the Supreme Federal Court, as the court ruled in 2025 that privileged jurisdiction can be maintained for crimes committed during office.


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