Bolsonaro Looks to Trump for Support in Political Comeback Effort

The former Brazilian president suggests Trump could pressure Brazil through sanctions as he faces a ban on running for office until 2030 and coup allegations.

• Jair Bolsonaro has expressed hope that Donald Trump's return to the White House will bolster his efforts to re-enter Brazilian politics.
• Bolsonaro faces allegations of leading a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2022 election and is barred from running for office until 2030.
• He has suggested that Trump could use economic sanctions against Brazil to pressure authorities to delay enforcing his political ban.
• Brazilian police recently presented evidence implicating Bolsonaro in a coup plot, with claims he directly coordinated efforts to undermine democracy.
• Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing, calling the investigations a politically motivated attack, while his far-right supporters draw inspiration from Trump's political resurgence.

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