Brazilian Supreme Court judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro
Summary
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. Eduardo was convicted of trying to influence the US government during his father Jair Bolsonaro's trial and is now required to start serving a four-year prison sentence immediately.Key Facts
- Eduardo Bolsonaro is the brother of Flavio Bolsonaro, a candidate in Brazil's presidential runoff election.
- Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the arrest warrant weeks before the Brazil presidential runoff on October 25.
- Eduardo was convicted for lobbying the US to interfere in the trial of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- Eduardo Bolsonaro moved to Texas in March 2025, giving up his seat in Brazil’s National Congress and his police job.
- He holds a US green card and is living in the United States.
- The Supreme Court justice ordered Eduardo to begin serving his four-year sentence immediately.
- Eduardo's Brazilian passport was canceled, and federal police were told to arrest him if he returns to Brazil.
- Justice de Moraes also led the investigation that sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in jail for attempting a coup.
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