Brazilian police accuse Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina and seek asylum
Summary
Brazilian police claim that former President Jair Bolsonaro considered fleeing to Argentina to seek political asylum. Messages found on Bolsonaro's phone suggest he wanted to escape during a trial related to an alleged coup attempt. The police have formally accused him and one of his sons of obstructing justice.Key Facts
- Brazilian federal police found messages on Jair Bolsonaro's phone about seeking asylum in Argentina.
- Bolsonaro is on trial for an alleged coup attempt and has been accused of obstructing justice.
- Police documents were sent to Brazil’s Supreme Court for review.
- An evangelical pastor close to Bolsonaro had his passport seized, but he wasn't charged.
- Bolsonaro had a draft asylum request for Argentina dated February 10, 2024.
- The draft claimed Bolsonaro faced political persecution and feared for his life in Brazil.
- Bolsonaro reportedly stayed at the Hungarian Embassy in Brasília for two nights.
- He's accused of violating house arrest rules and undermining Brazilian institutions.
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