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Oct 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Flávio Bolsonaro’s debate gesture draws viral parody
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Brazilian far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wrote “corrupto” (“corrupt”) on his palm during a televised debate with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The gesture backfired as people on social media parodied it ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff, where polls put the candidates virtually tied.
WHO: Flávio Bolsonaro
WHAT: Wrote “corrupto” on his palm during a televised debate with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, prompting social media parody.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 12:32 PM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: Bolsonaro used the gesture to portray his rival as corrupt, but it backfired and prompted online parody.
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