The request to change the status of the visa – from diplomatic to tourist – was received by the immigration authorities on January 27
Since late 2022, former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) has been in the United States, where he has made public appearances, delivered statements, attended conferences and given interviews to far-right vehicles in the country.
The curious thing is that Bolsonaro does not have a visa that allows him to remain on American soil. This is because the diplomatic visa, granted to heads of state, expired with the end of the president’s mandate. The former president therefore opted to apply for a tourist visa, which entitles him to stay in the United States for six months. Until the conclusion of the trial, however, Bolsonaro can remain in the country, as explained by his lawyer.
“He has dedicated 34 years of his life to public service and would like to take a break, clear his head and enjoy himself as a tourist in the United States for a few months before deciding what his next step will be,” said Felipe Alexandre. on January 30th a BBC.
The request to change the status of the visa – from diplomatic to tourist – was received by the immigration authorities on 27 January.
far-right events
While in the United States, Bolsonaro has attracted the attention of international vehicles. Magazine Times, for example, called the appearances of the former Brazilian president “surreal”. According to the publication, it is common to observe Bolsonaro carrying out mundane daily activities, such as going to the supermarket, eating at a fast-food restaurant, sharing his routine on social networks and courting his supporters at the entrance to the Orlando, Florida gated community of property of former MMA fighter, José Aldo, where he resides.
In addition, Bolsonaro attended events of the US far right and supporters of former US President Donald Trump. On US soil, the former Brazilian head of state made controversial statements, such as defending some coup plotters. “A lot of people are wronged there,” he said in a Feb. 1 conference. “This is not terrorism according to our legislation. There are people who, yes, need to be individualized [por] invasion, depredation, and everyone paying for what they did.”
Another event with the presence of Bolsonaro was promoted by an American organization linked to the attack on the Capitol: the US turning point, found by Charlie Kirkpointed out in the US as part of the cog that helped fund the Trump rally that preceded the invasion of the US Congress.
Last Friday, the 3rd, Bolsonaro even participated in a Charlie Kirk podcast, and gave him an interview stating that he intends to return to Brazil and oppose Lula. “I have to stay in politics. That’s what [a atividade] in which I discovered myself, perhaps a little late. But due to the absence of right-wing leaders in Brazil, I see myself obliged to coordinate these new leaders that have emerged so that Brazil does not plunge into socialism or communism,” he said, even without presenting evidence that there are plans to implement these regimes in Brazil.
possible escape
According to the columnist of Earth Daniel Haidar, three chain actions by former President Jair Bolsonaro are cited today by diplomats as evidence that he planned a flight to the United States, even before losing the presidential election.
Sources from the Farnesina told the column that currently the creation of the vice consulate in Orlando, Florida, can be seen as an action planned by Bolsonaro with particular motivations.
It is now known that Bolsonaro prepared in advance for his stay in Florida, before staying at the home of fighter José Aldo, in Kissimee, located about 30 minutes from the consulate in Orlando. Bolsonaro’s fear of being arrested after he leaves the presidency is also widespread. Or even the fear that one of his children will be arrested.
Source: Terra
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