Carlos Bolsonaro's latest dig at right-wing governors eyeing the presidency

Rio de Janeiro City Councilman Carlos Bolsonaro (PL), son of Jair Bolsonaro, said that right-wing governors "behave like rats" and are trying to inherit his father's estate in an "opportunistic" manner. The post was published on X this Sunday, the 17th, and was shared by the former president's other son, Federal Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP).

Without naming names, Carlos criticized the lack of commitment to Bolsonarism's agendas, such as amnesty for those convicted in the January 8th attacks. The criticism comes a day after Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema (Novo) officially announced his pre-candidacy for President of the Republic amid the right's uncertainty about 2026.

In the post, the councilman said that every day there is "proof that none of these democratic governors can be taken seriously," and that they only "pretend they are going to resolve something, talk about pardoning those persecuted by the false 'coup plot,' but then hide behind 'prudence and technical sophistication.'"

"You're only concerned with your personal projects and what the market dictates. This is inhumane, dirty, opportunistic, and despicable," Carlos wrote. "The truth is harsh: you all behave like rats, sacrificing the people for power, and you're no different from the Workers' Party members you claim to fight. You limit yourself to shouting 'Out with the PT,' but you don't deliver leadership; you don't represent the hearts of the people."

In addition to Zema, Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado (União) is also seeking to gain a foothold in the race for the Planalto Palace in light of Bolsonaro's legal situation. Other state executive heads are also being considered: Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos-SP) and Ratinho Jr. (PSD-PR).