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Bolsonaro Seeks Prison Visit from Controversial Trump Appointee

3/10/2026

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Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, and his lawyers have asked the Supreme Court to permit Darren Beattie, a Trump administration appointee, to visit Bolsonaro on March 16 or 17 in prison.
Bolsonaro serves a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Beattie has sparked controversy for remarks about Alexandre de Moraes, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice, while appointed to influence U.S. policy toward Brazil.

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Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, and his lawyers have asked the Supreme Court to permit Darren Beattie, a Trump administration appointee, to visit Bolsonaro on March 16 or 17 in prison.
Bolsonaro serves a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Beattie has sparked controversy for remarks about Alexandre de Moraes, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice, while appointed to influence U.S. policy toward Brazil.