Eduardo Bolsonaro Resigns from Congress to Advocate for Father in U.S.

The son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announces plans to seek political asylum and international support as legal challenges mount against his family.

Eduardo Bolsonaro has stepped down from his congressional role in Brazil and is now based in the United States to advocate for his father and their political movement.
He plans to seek political asylum in the U.S. and build international support against what he describes as political persecution of the Bolsonaro family and allies.
Eduardo aims to promote amnesty for those convicted in the January 8, 2023, riots in Brasilia and to push for sanctions against Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Brazil's Supreme Court is set to decide on March 25, 2025, whether Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others will stand trial on charges including coup plotting and assassination attempts.
Jair Bolsonaro remains banned from running for office until 2030, following accusations of abuse of power and undermining Brazil’s electoral system.