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Netanyahu and Flávio Bolsonaro Exchange Invitations for Visits

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Thursday evening with Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, according to an account released by his office on Friday. Netanyahu congratulated Bolsonaro on his result in the first round of Brazil's presidential election and on his party's parliamentary result. Netanyahu invited him to visit Israel, and Bolsonaro invited Netanyahu to visit Brazil. The office said the two intend to renew the countries' close friendship as Netanyahu works to strengthen ties with South American leaders. Bolsonaro's brother and adviser, Eduardo, also participated in the conversation.

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration based on an archival 2018 portrait of Flávio Bolsonaro in a dark suit and red striped tie

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