Brazil seeks clarification from Argentina on Bolsonaro’s departure
Brazil has formally requested information from Argentina regarding the departure of Flávio Bolsonaro, who traveled through Argentina to the United States after losing the presidential election. According to diplomatic sources, the Brazilian government received Argentinian Chargé d’Affaires María Emilia Cortés at the Foreign Ministry on Thursday.
However, Argentinian Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno denied that Brazil had requested information about Bolsonaro’s exit, stating on the platform X, “False. There was no request for information.”
Bolsonaro left Brazil despite a court-imposed travel ban, first crossing into Argentina and then flying to the U.S. via Ecuador with his family on a private plane. He utilized his Italian passport, which he holds in addition to his Brazilian one.
Relations between Brazil and Argentina have been strained for months. In July, Argentinian President Javier Milei referred to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a “thief” and “prisoner” during a visit to São Paulo and insulted Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. As a result, Brazil recalled its ambassador from Buenos Aires.
The Argentinian ambassador subsequently returned to his home country, and diplomatic relations are currently being managed at the Chargé d’Affaires level.
Bolsonaro departed the country secretly despite a court order prohibiting him from leaving, as part of an investigation into money laundering. He defied an order from Brazil’s Supreme Court to hand over his passports within 24 hours. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing and claims he is the victim of political persecution.
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“Flávio Bolsonaro: Brasilien verlangt von Argentinien Aufklärung zur Ausreise”
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