The once-united clan is creaking under the pressure, leaving the coalition of center-right parties in their orbit in disarray

Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro expressed surprise Thursday at the federal police's decision to formally accuse him of obstruction of justice less than two weeks ahead of the verdict and sentencing phase of his trial over a reported coup plot.

Los abogados del expresidente brasileño Jair Bolsonaro expresaron sorpresa el jueves por la decisión de la policía federal de

The undated draft asylum request, discovered on a device seized during investigations, was addressed to Argentina’s President Javier Milei and claimed Bolsonaro had been the victim of political persecution and feared for his life, according to a report filed by federal police investigators to Brazil ’s supreme court.

Jair Bolsonaro is in legal turmoil as he drafts a letter seeking asylum in Argentina amidst accusations of coup plotting in Brazil. His connections with U.S. entities and non-compliance with Brazilian laws have escalated tensions.