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In scenes full of political thrills reminiscent of the Cold War days, it emerged today that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro spent two nights in the Hungarian embassy in Brasília after the Brazilian judiciary seized his passport – and reportedly But consideration was given to seeking political asylum.
The story was exposed by The New York Times, which analyzed three days of footage from four cameras at the Hungarian Embassy.
Photos show Bolsonaro arriving on the evening of Monday, February 12, and leaving on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 14.
On February 8, Brazil's Federal Police confiscated the passport of former President Jair Bolsonaro and arrested two of his former aides on trumped-up charges that they 'planned a coup' after losing the 2022 presidential election.
Read: Breaking: Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro's house raided and passport seized
O Globo reported:
“According to the NYT, the former president remained at the embassy for the next two days, accompanied by two security guards and members of the Hungarian ambassador and diplomatic team. Bolsonaro, who has been the target of several criminal investigations, could not be arrested in a foreign embassy., Because this place is legally beyond the reach of national authorities.
According to the NYT, the stay at the embassy suggests the former president was trying to take advantage of his friendship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a possible attempt to avoid justice while facing a criminal investigation in his home country.
The NYT verified the images by comparing them with embassy images, Including satellite photos, which show the car in which Bolsonaro arrived in the garage on February 13.
A Hungarian embassy official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, confirmed plans to welcome Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro's lawyer declined to comment. The Hungarian Embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
O Globo reported:
“According to the NYT, The former President remained in the embassy for the next two daysAccompanied by two security guards and members of the Hungarian Ambassador and diplomatic team. Bolsonaro, who has been the target of several criminal investigations, could not be arrested in a foreign embassy., Because this place is legally beyond the reach of national authorities.
According to the NYT, the stay at the embassy suggests the former president was trying to take advantage of his friendship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a possible attempt to avoid justice while facing a criminal investigation in his home country.
The NYT verified the images by comparing them with embassy images, Including satellite photos, which show the car in which Bolsonaro arrived in the garage on February 13.
A Hungarian embassy official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, confirmed plans to welcome Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro's lawyer declined to comment. The Hungarian Embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Bolsonaro and Orban, conservative champions, have maintained close ties for years. Bolsonaro has called Orbán 'his brother', Orbán has called Bolsonaro 'a hero'.
It is probably not a coincidence that the NYT obtained this information just days after CIA Director William Burns arrived in Brazil. We're used to Ambassador Burns being a real rainmaker around here.
Acting Foreign Minister, Ambassador Maria Laura da Rocha met with @cia Director William Joseph Burns. he talked about traditional #Collaboration And especially in fighting disinformation and strengthening democratic institutions. pic.twitter.com/IbavN5nQyz
– Itamaraty Brazil (@Itamaraty_EN) 19 March 2024
Tupi Report on Telegram:
“I will not deny that I was in the embassy, yes. I won't say where else I've been. I maintain a circle of friendship with some heads of state around the world. they are worried. I talk to him on issues of interest to our country. And all. The rest is speculation, I don't care what you're going to say.
Ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) cautioned journalists to be careful to avoid conveying the image of 'harassment', as such situations could lead to detention before trial.
A member of the court said privately, 'The court cannot fall into the trap and make any mistake that affects the credibility of the handling of the January 8 investigation.'
Plus: The Federal Police (PF) has launched an investigation to investigate the reasons why former President Jair Bolsonaro spent two nights in the Hungarian Embassy, following the Operation Tempus Veritatis launched on February 8.
Plus:
Jair Bolsonaro's defense said the former president spent two days at the Hungarian Embassy in Brasilia 'updating the political landscape of both countries' and speaking with various Hungarian officials.
“Former President of the Republic Jair Bolsonaro spent two days at the Hungarian Embassy in Brasília to maintain contacts with officials of the friendly country. As is public knowledge, the former head of state maintains good relations with the Hungarian Prime Minister, whom he recently met at the inauguration of President Xavier Meili in Buenos Aires.
During the days he stayed at the Hungarian Embassy, upon invitation, the former Brazilian President held talks with several officials of the friendly country, updating the political scenarios of both countries. Any other interpretation that goes beyond the information given here is a clear work of fiction, unrelated to the reality of the facts, and is, in practice, another set of fake news.