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Oct 20, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Flávio Bolsonaro’s debate gesture spawns viral meme
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Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wrote “corrupto” (“corrupt”) on his palm during a primetime TV debate with rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The gesture, which was aimed at highlighting Lula’s alleged crookedness, backfired as people on social media parodied it ahead of the election runoff.
WHO: Flávio Bolsonaro
WHAT: Flávio Bolsonaro displayed the word “corrupto” on his palm during a televised debate with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 11:41 AM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: Bolsonaro used the word to accuse rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of corruption.
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