{
  "id": 13333212,
  "title": "Brazil Asks US to Trace US$12M in Bolsonaro Film Money",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/brazil-asks-us-to-trace-us-12m-in-bolsonaro-film-money",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T05:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazil-asks-us-trace-bolsonaro-film-money-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian authorities have requested assistance from the United States in investigating the financial transactions related to a biographical film about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The investigation centers around a Texas-based fund called Havengate Development Fund, which received R$61 million (approximately US$12 million) from Eduardo Bolsonaro, Jair Bolsonaro's son, to finance the production of the film \"Dark Horse.\" The Federal Police has sent a request to the DRCI, Brazil's department for asset recovery and international legal cooperation, in order to trace the funds' whereabouts and ensure compliance with Brazil-US mutual legal assistance in criminal matters treaty. The investigation also involves Eduardo Bolsonaro, who is currently serving a prison sentence for interfering in his father's trial. If the United States cooperates, a US federal judge will need to approve lifting bank secrecy to allow access to relevant financial records.",
  "summary": "Brazil's Federal Police want US help to follow about US$12 million sent through a Texas fund for a Bolsonaro biopic, weeks before the 25 October runoff. The post Brazil Asks US to Trace US$12M in Bolsonaro Film Money appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}