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AI-Generated Deepfake Video of Flávio Bolsonaro Shared by Nikolas Ferreira
This one is a deepfake made by an ally. The sash is presumably aspirational.
The facts
Deputy Nikolas Ferreira published an AI-generated video depicting presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro engaging in violent and provocative acts, including firing weapons and wearing a presidential sash. The deepfake was widely circulated on social media, raising concerns about misinformation and reputational harm in Brazil's political sphere.