Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say
Summary
Brazilian police claim that former President Jair Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina to avoid a trial where he is accused of trying to overturn a 2022 election loss. They also allege his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, tried to influence the trial by lobbying the U.S. government. Bolsonaro denies both claims, stating he never planned to leave Brazil and maintained the trial is unfair.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro is accused of leading an attempted coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.
- Brazilian police found a draft letter on Bolsonaro's phone requesting asylum in Argentina.
- It is unclear if the letter was ever sent or if the Argentine government received it.
- Eduardo Bolsonaro is accused of lobbying the Trump administration against Brazil's government and Supreme Court.
- In July, former U.S. President Trump raised tariffs on Brazilian imports, partially due to Bolsonaro's situation.
- Jair Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest and not allowed to use social media or contact his son.
- The Brazilian police's report comes shortly before the final phase of Bolsonaro's coup trial.
- The judge overseeing the trial has asked Bolsonaro's lawyers to explain the alleged asylum request.
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