Eduardo Bolsonaro Defends Fugitives and Accuses Supreme Court of Political Persecution Ahead of 2026 Elections
Eduardo Bolsonaro supports fugitives from the January 8 coup plot case, accusing Brazil's Supreme Court of political persecution and criticizing judicial actions ahead of the 2026 elections.
- • Eduardo Bolsonaro defends escape of convicted individuals, calling it self-protection against unjust STF penalties.
- • He criticizes Minister Alexandre de Moraes for politically motivated judicial actions targeting Jair Bolsonaro and allies.
- • Ramagem fled Brazil and is currently in Miami; Federal Police investigate his border crossing without notification.
- • Eduardo warns of hostile political climate for right-wing candidates and advises preparation against persecution.
- • He claims judicial measures threaten Brazil's democratic legitimacy and his family faces ongoing financial and intimidation issues.
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Federal Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro has publicly supported the escape of individuals convicted in the January 8 coup plot case, particularly endorsing Deputy Alexandre Ramagem's decision to flee Brazil. Eduardo described such actions as "self-protection" against what he perceives as unjust judicial persecution by the Supreme Federal Court (STF). Speaking on CNN Brasil, he argued that fighting for freedom is worthwhile under current political conditions, likening the imprisonment of innocent individuals to a work accident, distinct from actual criminal conduct.
Eduardo also criticized the STF and Minister Alexandre de Moraes, who ordered the preventive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro due to flight risk and public order concerns after Bolsonaro attempted to tamper with his electronic ankle monitor. Eduardo claims Moraes is attempting to manipulate the political environment ahead of the 2026 elections by holding Jair Bolsonaro accountable for actions attributed to others. He warned that such judicial actions threaten democratic legitimacy and international perception of Brazil.
The Federal Police revealed that Ramagem left Brazil without notifying authorities and is now in Miami; an investigation is ongoing to ascertain his route out of the country. Eduardo, currently in voluntary exile in the U.S., promotes sanctions against Brazilian officials, while other associates, including Carla Zambelli, face detention or extradition proceedings.
Highlighting the hostile political climate for right-wing figures, Eduardo advised politicians to prepare for persecution by maintaining updated travel documents and foreign bank accounts. He also expressed concerns about continual intimidation and unresolved banking restrictions affecting his family. This situation underscores the deep polarization and legal conflict surrounding the Bolsonaro family and their allies ahead of the impending elections.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.