Eduardo Bolsonaro Seeks U.S. Asylum, Citing Political Persecution in Brazil
The son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro leaves Congress to focus on building international support for his family as legal pressures mount in Brazil.
- Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Jair Bolsonaro, announced his decision to seek political asylum in the U.S., citing alleged persecution by Brazil's judiciary.
- He has taken unpaid leave from his congressional role to advocate for his father's political and legal interests internationally.
- Eduardo accuses Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes of overreach and vows to seek sanctions against him.
- Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent legal proceedings in Brazil, including charges of plotting a coup, with a Supreme Court decision on his trial expected on March 25, 2025.
- Eduardo is leveraging ties with U.S. conservative figures to rally support, including advocating for amnesty for those convicted in Brazil's January 8, 2023 riots.
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