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Probe Launched into Eduardo Bolsonaro for Witness Intimidation

5/27/2025

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Brazil's Prosecutor General's Office is pushing for a Supreme Federal Court probe into Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro. Accused of lobbying the U.S. for sanctions against Justice Alexandre de Moraes, he stands charged with intimidating officials probing his father, Jair Bolsonaro, for coup-related actions—raising serious concerns about justice obstruction and witness intimidation.

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Brazil's Prosecutor General's Office is pushing for a Supreme Federal Court probe into Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro. Accused of lobbying the U.S. for sanctions against Justice Alexandre de Moraes, he stands charged with intimidating officials probing his father, Jair Bolsonaro, for coup-related actions—raising serious concerns about justice obstruction and witness intimidation.