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Gustavo Ribeiro
July 29, 2025
POLITICS
The Bolsonaro-Big Center tension
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre (left) and House Speaker Hugo Motta have come under fire from Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro. Photo: Lula Marques/EBC
In Brazil’s complex political landscape, the so-called “Big Center” — a coalition of centrist and center-right parties known for transactional pragmatism — is facing a dilemma: how to leverage Jair Bolsonaro’s electoral power without embracing his polarizing leadership.
Recent outbursts from Eduardo Bolsonaro, the former president’s son and a congressman, have revealed the growing tension. In a series of provocative statements and videos, Eduardo (whose barrage had been aimed at the Supreme Court) warned…
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