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Bolsonaro's Asylum Plans Uncovered Amid Coup Investigation

8/21/2025

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Brazilian police discovered a document on Jair Bolsonaro's phone suggesting plans to seek asylum in Argentina during a coup plot investigation.
Bolsonaro could face 40 years in prison for allegedly trying to overturn the 2022 election results.
His son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, is seeking support from the Trump administration, leading to sanctions against Brazilian officials.
A trial is scheduled for September 2, focusing on alleged judicial interference by Bolsonaro and his son.

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Brazilian police discovered a document on Jair Bolsonaro's phone suggesting plans to seek asylum in Argentina during a coup plot investigation.
Bolsonaro could face 40 years in prison for allegedly trying to overturn the 2022 election results.
His son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, is seeking support from the Trump administration, leading to sanctions against Brazilian officials.
A trial is scheduled for September 2, focusing on alleged judicial interference by Bolsonaro and his son.