Flávio Bolsonaro Admits Image Manipulation and Impact on Presidential Campaign

On Thursday (16), the presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro admitted that a photo published with 'Sicário', Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, was manipulated by artificial intelligence. This change in his version occurred during a live stream, where he claimed the image would be an example of how technology can be used to distort realities. This statement contrasts with his initial discourse, in which he denied any connection or knowledge about the mysterious figure depicted in the photo. This episode reinforces the growing tensions between Bolsonaro and Lula’s campaign strategies, each accusing the other of using manipulative tactics.