Bolsonaro's Election Surprise Follows Rabbi's Blessing
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Flávio Bolsonaro surprised in Brazil's election, narrowly losing to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round and forcing a runoff. Footage emerged of Bolsonaro receiving a blessing from Rabbi Chaim Oyerbach in Argentina before the vote. Bolsonaro, a strong Israel supporter, received congratulatory calls from Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, and Javier Milei after the results.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly lost to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's first election round.
- A video shows Bolsonaro receiving a blessing from Rabbi Chaim Oyerbach in Argentina prior to the election.
- Bolsonaro and Lula will proceed to a decisive second round of voting on October 25.
- Bolsonaro is a strong supporter of Israel and has pledged to move Brazil's embassy to Jerusalem.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, and Javier Milei congratulated Bolsonaro on his performance.
Flávio Bolsonaro emerged as a surprise in Brazil's election, narrowly losing to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round. Bolsonaro secured approximately 47.03% of the vote compared to Lula's 45.16%, necessitating a runoff election scheduled for October 25.
Amidst this dramatic electoral performance, footage has surfaced from two months prior showing Flávio Bolsonaro in Argentina. During a visit alongside Argentine President Javier Milei, Bolsonaro received a blessing for his electoral success from Rabbi Chaim Oyerbach, a Chabad emissary in Argentina. Rabbi Oyerbach expressed hope that Bolsonaro and his allies would complete the mission initiated by President Milei: to continue painting the map of South America blue, symbolizing pro-Israel nations.
Bolsonaro is recognized as a strong supporter of Israel and has previously stated his intention to move Brazil's embassy to Jerusalem, a stance sharply contrasting with Lula's critical position towards Israel.
Following the election results, Bolsonaro received congratulatory calls from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Argentine President Javier Milei.
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