Flavio Bolsonaro’s ‘corrupto’ stunt sparks viral meme before Brazil election runoff
Summary
Flávio Bolsonaro, a far-right Brazilian politician, wrote the word "corrupto" (corrupt) on his hand during a TV debate with rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva before Brazil’s presidential runoff. Many people on social media mocked the gesture, turning it into a viral meme and writing their own professions on their palms instead.Key Facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro used the word "corrupto" on his palm during a televised debate against Lula.
- The gesture was meant to accuse Lula of corruption but was widely seen as a joke or admission of guilt against Bolsonaro himself.
- Supporters of Lula and others posted photos of their own hands with professional titles or positive messages.
- Bolsonaro is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro and has faced longstanding corruption allegations, which he denies.
- Two of Bolsonaro’s political allies were recently arrested for links to a criminal drug faction.
- Bolsonaro is under investigation by federal police for suspected money laundering.
- Lula challenged Bolsonaro to allow public access to their bank and phone records to prove who is corrupt.
- Polls show Bolsonaro has a slight lead over Lula ahead of the October 29 runoff election.
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