Flávio Bolsonaro Denies Irregularities in Funding for Film About Father

Flávio Bolsonaro, the presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL), stated in an interview with TV Record on Sunday that there is nothing wrong with the financing of the film Dark Horse, which tells the story of former President Jair Bolsonaro. He denied that the production received any public funds or utilized the Rouanet Law, asserting that the sponsorship was sought for a private company. According to the senator, the production company provided an accounting of expenses to the justice system and a forensic audit confirmed that no illegalities or public resources were involved. He added that the sponsorship began in 2025, after his father had left the presidency.

While both reports cover the senator's denials, they differ in their presentation of the context. A center-leaning report focuses on the senator's claims of legality and the results of the forensic audit. In contrast, a center-right leaning report includes additional details, such as the specific sponsorship amount of 61 million reais provided by banker Daniel Vorcaro of Banco Master. The center-right report also highlights Flávio Bolsonaro's attempts to pivot the conversation toward the current government, where he questioned the relationship between President Lula and Banco Master.