Flávio Bolsonaro uses CPAC to organize opposition in the US
The senator Flávio Bolsonaro is using the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida to reorganize opposition to President Lula's government and the STF. Alongside his brother Eduardo, he is seeking to consolidate his image as a political dissident and strengthen alliances with the global right.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) is in the Estados Unidos to participate in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida, where he articulates the reorganization of the opposition to the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and to the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF).
The trip, which takes place at a time of political reconfiguration in Brazil, is treated as a strategic choice to preserve the prominence of the Bolsonaro family after the 2022 election defeat. Alongside his brother Eduardo Bolsonaro, the senator seeks to consolidate his image as an expatriate political dissident, claiming persecution in Brazil, while strengthening alliances with the international right.
The presence in the CPAC is not a circumstantial movement. Flávio Bolsonaro uses the event to signal to an international audience that the opposition in Brazil suffers persecution that prevents the full exercise of democracy. By positioning himself as a leader in exile, he tries to keep the Brazilian militancy mobilized and amplify the criticisms against the government and the decisions of the STF, gaining a visibility that would be difficult to achieve by acting only within the national territory.
Eduardo Bolsonaro as bridge with American right
Eduardo Bolsonaro acts as the main bridge between the family and the American right. Living in the Estados Unidos since 2025, the former federal deputy has built a solid network of contacts with Republican Party politicians and members of the U.S. government. He is one of the great articulators of Brazilian participation in CPAC, the largest conservative event in the world.
It was Eduardo who organized Flávio’s previous speeches abroad and now reinforces the narrative that the removal of his brother is an ‘act of patriotism’ necessary to combat what he classifies as advances of authoritarian regimes in Brazil. This action strengthens the presence of the Bolsonaro family in international conservative circles and broadens the scope of their criticism of the Brazilian government.
International Visibility Strategy
Flávio Bolsonaro’s trip to Estados Unidos is part of a deliberate strategy to maintain the family’s political relevance after defeat at the polls. By participating in an event with great media repercussion, the senator seeks to draw attention to his agenda and to allegations of political persecution in Brazil. CPAC, which brings together conservative leaders from several countries, offers a privileged stage for this message.
In addition, the presence abroad allows Flávio Bolsonaro to present itself as a voice of the Brazilian opposition in international forums, which can generate support from foreign allies and pressure the Lula government through diplomatic embarrassment. The source did not detail whether there were bilateral meetings with U.S. officials during the trip.
Shadow Cabinet: proposal to oversee the government
One of the proposals discussed to maintain the relevance of the opposition is the creation of a Shadow Cabinet, inspired by the British political system. The concept, advocated by the jurist Ives Gandra Martins, consists of the formation of a group of conservative parliamentarians who closely monitor each ministry of the current government.
These “opposition ministers” would have the function of overseeing public policies, pointing out failures in federal management and presenting alternative solutions. The idea is to create a parallel monitoring structure that keeps the opposition active and purposeful, even without occupying positions in the Executive. The source did not detail whether the proposal was formalized or whether there is accession of other parliamentarians.
Impact on Brazilian Politics
The articulation of Flávio Bolsonaro in Estados Unidos may have direct reflections on Brazilian politics. In seeking international support, the opposition tries to increase pressure on the Lula government and the STF, especially on issues such as freedom of expression and due process. The narrative of political persecution, if echoed abroad, can influence public opinion and create constraints for the government in multilateral forums.
For the reader of Ponta Grossa and Campos Gerais, the topic is of interest because the decisions taken in Brasilia and the political articulations at the international level directly affect the economy, security and local public policies. The action of the opposition abroad can influence the national debate and, consequently, the priorities of the federal government for the states and municipalities.
Next steps
There is no information yet about the next steps of Flávio Bolsonaro after CPAC. The expectation is that he will continue to use international platforms to broaden his message and strengthen alliances with the global right. The Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to monitor the developments of this joint and its impacts for Brazil and the Campos Gerais region.
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