Audio Shows Flávio Bolsonaro Seeking Film Cash as R$61 Million Transfer Prompts Probe

Overview

• The audio released Tuesday records Senator Flávio Bolsonaro asking banker Daniel Vorcaro for US$24 million (about R$134 million) to finance a film about Jair Bolsonaro, a recording confirmed by multiple outlets.
• Reporting shows Vorcaro authorized a R$61 million transfer tied to the production 'Dark Horse', a payment now under federal investigation for its destination and purpose.
• The Federal Police are examining whether part of the film funds was diverted, including transfers to a Texas fund called Havengate Development Fund LP and questions over payments that could have supported Eduardo Bolsonaro’s stay in the United States.
• PL leaders have opened a 10–15 day internal review of Flávio’s candidacy as polls and markets quickly repriced electoral risk, with recent surveys showing a drop in his second-round support and the real and stock market moving on the news.
• The case is complicated by large public exposures to Banco Master—Rioprevidência and Cedae invested hundreds of millions in the bank in 2023–2024—which raises fiscal and reputational stakes if investigators find links between public money, Master and the film financing.