Reports reveal Eduardo Bolsonaro lobbied former President Donald Trump, which allegedly influenced the imposition of punitive tariffs on Brazilian imports. The police challenge the Bolsonaro family's claims of innocence and have given the defense 48 hours to clarify the asylum draft. Jair Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest, prohibited from social media, and restricted from contacting his son. The political landscape is tense as the trial approaches its final phase and potential ramifications for Brazil's political future loom.
Bolsonaro Accused of Planning Asylum in Argentina Amid Coup Trial
Bolsonaro Accused of Planning Asylum in Argentina Amid Coup Trial
Brazilian authorities allege former President Jair Bolsonaro plotted to evade justice by seeking asylum in Argentina, complicating his ongoing coup trial.
Police in Brazil are investigating former President Jair Bolsonaro for purportedly attempting to obstruct justice as he faces a trial related to an alleged coup following his electoral defeat in 2022. According to a police report, authorities discovered a draft letter on Bolsonaro's mobile device, indicating he intended to seek asylum in Argentina. This letter, addressed to Argentine President Javier Milei, lacks a date, but was reportedly edited in February 2024, suggesting plans to leave Brazil after surrendering his passport. Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo are accused of interfering with legal proceedings, and the former leader claims the charges are a politically motivated "witch hunt."
