USA: Warum Trump die Bolsonaro-Familie schützt
Der US-Präsident half dem verurteilten brasilianischen Ex-Präsidenten Jair Bolsonaro – jetzt unterstützt er dessen geflüchteten Sohn. Welche Strategie steckt dahinter?
In the aftermath of Brazil's disputed presidential election, US President Donald Trump provided sanctuary to Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated challenger, at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Despite Trump's earlier claim that the election had been "manipulated," he granted Bolsonaro and his family US visas. The support is believed to stem from Trump's hope for a power shift in Brazil that could benefit him.
Bolsonaro and his family were reportedly greeted by Trump's administration as "good people." However, opposition parties allege that Bolsonaro received financial support from abroad, including a suspected offshore account. Trump's administration is also suspected of orchestrating legal battles against Bolsonaro's legal team in Brazil.
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son, has been granted asylum in the US, and his younger brother Eduardo is organizing support for his father in legal matters. The Brazilian government has launched investigations into the Bolsonaro family's potential foreign financial support. The situation remains fluid, with Bolsonaro expected to seek political asylum and Trump viewing the election result as a setback, aiming to influence South American governments.
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