An opinion piece published by the *Brasil 247* news portal asserts that “Bolsonarism” has shifted “from ultra-nationalism to subservience,” arguing that the rhetoric of defending national sovereignty lost credibility given the support this faction showed for measures driven by Washington.

According to the article, the recent wave of national fervor sparked by Brazil’s participation in the World Cup reinforced patriotic sentiments among broad sectors of the population—a scenario that ultimately exposed the contradictions of leaders identified with the far right.

It adds that the nationalism boosted for years by Bolsonaro and his allies is undermined when figures from that political camp back U.S. economic and trade pressures on Brazil or advocate for closer alignment with the interests of the Donald Trump administration.

The article also specifically highlights the actions of Senator Flavio Bolsonaro—the former president’s son—who attempted to reposition himself as a defender of national mechanisms like the “Pix” instant payment system, despite having previously supported investigations and measures boosted by U.S. authorities regarding that financial tool.

For the publication, this behavior shows a tension between patriotic rhetoric and a political practice characterized by alignment with foreign interests—particularly regarding the economy, trade policy, and the exploitation of Brazil’s strategic resources.

During his administration (2019–2022), Bolsonaro maintained a close political relationship with Trump and boosted a foreign policy characterized by a strong tilt toward Washington—a stance his critics interpreted as a departure from Brazil’s traditional diplomatic autonomy.

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