In a shocking turn of events, Brazilian officials have accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo of obstructing justice, indicating attempts to sway ongoing coup trial proceedings against the elder Bolsonaro, who faces allegations of attempting to overturn his defeat in the 2022 election. Evidence presented by police includes a document discovered on Bolsonaro's mobile phone, which details a draft letter seeking political asylum in Argentina.
This report arrives just before the critical final phase of the trial, intensifying scrutiny on Bolsonaro, who insists he is being targeted in a political witch hunt. He claims the allegations against him are a strategy to thwart his potential 2026 presidential campaign. The previously undisclosed draft, addressed to Argentine President Javier Milei—deemed a political ally—was modified shortly after Bolsonaro surrendered his passport to authorities. According to police, while it remains unclear if the document was sent, its existence reportedly indicates an intent to escape legal consequences.
Judge Alexandre de Moraes, overseeing the trial, has instructed Bolsonaro's legal team to clarify the circumstances behind the draft within 48 hours. Currently under house arrest, Bolsonaro has restrictions on social media activity and contact with his son. Simultaneously, Eduardo Bolsonaro faces accusations of lobbying the Trump administration, which subsequently resulted in steep tariffs on Brazilian goods, allegedly as retaliation for Bolsonaro’s treatment.
As these dramatic allegations unfold, Bolsonaro's son denied any wrongdoing, claiming his actions were purely aimed at advocating for individual freedoms in Brazil, with no intention to interfere in legal matters. The situation continues to evolve as Brazil watches closely.
This report arrives just before the critical final phase of the trial, intensifying scrutiny on Bolsonaro, who insists he is being targeted in a political witch hunt. He claims the allegations against him are a strategy to thwart his potential 2026 presidential campaign. The previously undisclosed draft, addressed to Argentine President Javier Milei—deemed a political ally—was modified shortly after Bolsonaro surrendered his passport to authorities. According to police, while it remains unclear if the document was sent, its existence reportedly indicates an intent to escape legal consequences.
Judge Alexandre de Moraes, overseeing the trial, has instructed Bolsonaro's legal team to clarify the circumstances behind the draft within 48 hours. Currently under house arrest, Bolsonaro has restrictions on social media activity and contact with his son. Simultaneously, Eduardo Bolsonaro faces accusations of lobbying the Trump administration, which subsequently resulted in steep tariffs on Brazilian goods, allegedly as retaliation for Bolsonaro’s treatment.
As these dramatic allegations unfold, Bolsonaro's son denied any wrongdoing, claiming his actions were purely aimed at advocating for individual freedoms in Brazil, with no intention to interfere in legal matters. The situation continues to evolve as Brazil watches closely.
