Brazil's Supreme Court Denies Bolsonaro's Request to Attend Trump's Inauguration

The former Brazilian president remains barred from international travel due to ongoing investigations into alleged coup plotting after his 2022 election loss.

Jair Bolsonaro's request for the return of his passport to attend Donald Trump's inauguration was rejected by Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday.
The court cited concerns that Bolsonaro, under investigation for allegedly planning a coup, poses a flight risk and may seek political asylum abroad.
Bolsonaro's legal team has filed an appeal, arguing that he has complied with all court-imposed restrictions and received a formal invitation to the inauguration.
The ex-president's passport was confiscated in February 2024 as part of investigations into his alleged efforts to prevent the transfer of power to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Brazil's General Prosecutor stated that Bolsonaro's request to travel serves private interests and lacks public significance, further undermining his case.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung