Police in Brazil have leveled serious accusations against former president Jair Bolsonaro, alleging that he and his son, Eduardo, obstructed justice in an ongoing trial concerning Bolsonaro's involvement in an attempted coup following the 2022 election loss. Investigators claim they discovered a draft letter on Bolsonaro's mobile device, suggesting that he intended to seek asylum in Argentina to evade legal consequences.
According to the police report, the letter was addressed to President Javier Milei of Argentina and was last modified in February 2024, coinciding with Bolsonaro's loss of his passport to authorities. While the letter hasn't been confirmed as sent, it reinforces claims of Bolsonaro's desire to escape justice. In response to the allegations, Bolsonaro vocally denies conspiring to overturn the election and insists he has never contemplated leaving Brazil.
Compounding the investigation are allegations that Eduardo Bolsonaro lobbied US officials, seeking to influence tariffs on Brazilian imports in response to how Bolsonaro has been treated since his presidency ended. This lobbying resulted in punitive trade measures against Brazil, such as an announced 50% tariff increase by former President Trump.
The judge overseeing the coup trial, Alexandre de Moraes, has demanded explanations from Bolsonaro's legal team regarding the leaked asylum draft. Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest and restricted from social media, faces immense legal hurdles as the trial approaches its critical phase. As the situation unfolds, both father and son grapple with accusations that could significantly impact their political futures in Brazil.
According to the police report, the letter was addressed to President Javier Milei of Argentina and was last modified in February 2024, coinciding with Bolsonaro's loss of his passport to authorities. While the letter hasn't been confirmed as sent, it reinforces claims of Bolsonaro's desire to escape justice. In response to the allegations, Bolsonaro vocally denies conspiring to overturn the election and insists he has never contemplated leaving Brazil.
Compounding the investigation are allegations that Eduardo Bolsonaro lobbied US officials, seeking to influence tariffs on Brazilian imports in response to how Bolsonaro has been treated since his presidency ended. This lobbying resulted in punitive trade measures against Brazil, such as an announced 50% tariff increase by former President Trump.
The judge overseeing the coup trial, Alexandre de Moraes, has demanded explanations from Bolsonaro's legal team regarding the leaked asylum draft. Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest and restricted from social media, faces immense legal hurdles as the trial approaches its critical phase. As the situation unfolds, both father and son grapple with accusations that could significantly impact their political futures in Brazil.
