Os Bolsonaros são mais ou menos corruptos que Lula?

Scope of the Video

The video does not decide whether the Bolsonaros or Lula are “more corrupt.” The presenter says the aim is to bring major publicly reported scandals together, not to judge their merits. Viewers are urged to apply the same standards to politicians they support and oppose.

Jair Bolsonaro and His Allies

Bolsonaro’s Rise

Jair Bolsonaro built support among anti-PT voters as a conservative, anti-establishment candidate who promised to fight corruption. His sons also entered politics.

Flávio Bolsonaro and “Rachadinha”

Investigators suspected that Fabrício Queiroz, an aide in Flávio Bolsonaro’s state-deputy office, collected part of staff members’ salaries and that some of the money may have been laundered through a chocolate-shop franchise. Queiroz also made payments to Michelle Bolsonaro, which Jair Bolsonaro described as repayment of a loan.

Flávio and others were charged, but in 2021 a court annulled key decisions and evidence on jurisdictional grounds. The case was not resolved on its merits, and Flávio was not convicted.

The Secret Budget

The video describes “rapporteur’s amendments” as a way for legislators to direct public funds without clearly identifying who requested them or where the money went. It cites alleged overpriced purchases, including tractors, and notes that the Supreme Court declared the system unconstitutional in 2022.

COVID Inquiry

The parliamentary inquiry examined Bolsonaro’s pandemic response, including his statements and promotion of unproven treatments, as well as allegations related to the proposed Covaxin vaccine purchase. The Federal Police and Attorney General found no crime, and the Supreme Court shelved the investigation in 2022.

The Liberal Party

Bolsonaro joined the Liberal Party (PL) in 2021. The presenter notes the party’s earlier ties to the centrist bloc and to the mensalão scandal, including the conviction of its leader, Valdemar Costa Neto.

Saudi Gifts

Police investigated allegations that valuable gifts received by Bolsonaro were diverted for sale abroad. In March 2026, Attorney General Paulo Gonet asked for the case to be closed, arguing that the law did not clearly establish whether such gifts belonged to the president or the state.

Election and Coup Cases

After Bolsonaro lost the 2022 election, investigators found draft decrees and other material concerning plans to challenge the result and disrupt the transfer of power. Mauro Cid, Bolsonaro’s former aide, said Bolsonaro reviewed a draft decree and discussed possible measures with military commanders.

Bolsonaro and his allies called the case political persecution and denied that a coup was planned. The video says Bolsonaro was convicted in September 2025 and sentenced to 27 years and three months. It also notes his separate eight-year ineligibility ruling in 2023.

Eduardo Bolsonaro was charged with coercion in the case, and an arrest warrant was issued for him in October 2026.

Banco Master and Flávio Bolsonaro

The video recounts allegations that Banco Master used fabricated documents to simulate transactions and inflate its financial position. Its owner, Daniel Vorcaro, was arrested, released with an ankle monitor, and later arrested again. Investigators also suspected him of arranging threats.

Reports and messages indicated that Flávio Bolsonaro had sought Vorcaro’s support for Dark Horse, a film about Jair Bolsonaro. Flávio acknowledged that the film had private sponsorship but said it was unrelated to politics or public money.

The video highlights changing accounts about Flávio’s contact with Vorcaro and reports that investigators were examining whether the roughly R$61 million allegedly provided was solely for the film or also benefited Flávio’s political operation. The case remained under investigation.

Conclusion

The presenter argues that voters should scrutinize all politicians, avoid political fanaticism, and demand accountability from those they elect. The video does not offer a final comparison of Bolsonaro and Lula.

Presenter and Contributor

The presenter and narrator are not named in the subtitles and are associated with the Plano Piloto channel. Daniel is thanked as the editor.