Journalist Challenges Flávio Bolsonaro Over Film Funding Claims in Globo Interview

Renata Lo Prete interviewed presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro on TV Globo on Friday, October 16, during the 2026 election runoff coverage. The journalist rejected claims about unconfirmed information and insisted on two points regarding the film Dark Horse.

Lo Prete questioned Bolsonaro about alleged funding of R$ 30 million for a documentary on President Lula, attributed to Daniel Vorcaro. She stated that her questions were based on investigations by competent bodies and the outlet's own reporting.

“I will insist with you on two points. I will not refer here to information that is not confirmed.”

Regarding the Bolsonaro film, Lo Prete said the fund involved in the transfers had been inactive for four years and had not clarified the destination of the money. She asked why the senator had not made this information known to voters.

The journalist cited a production audit showing a cost of R$ 75 million, while the request to Vorcaro was R$ 134 million. Bolsonaro said there was an unfulfilled contract and that the film was completed with resources from the banker and other investors, calling it a private relationship.

Valor Econômico's fact-check labeled Bolsonaro's claim that the Brazilian production company accounted for everything as fake. The outlet reported that Vorcaro paid R$ 61 million to the film's producers, citing an audio from May 13.

A report published on June 15 stated the film cost R$ 75.1 million, with R$ 54 million spent abroad and R$ 20.9 million in Brazil. The document lacked details on the origin of resources and proof of transfers.