Justice · Brasília, Brazil · October 9, 2026

Brazil's Supreme Court orders arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 8, 8:00 PM ET

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, accused of lobbying the US to interfere in his father Jair Bolsonaro's trial. His brother Flávio is a presidential candidate.

Why it matters

The case touches Brazil's election campaign and its strained relations with Washington.

Background

Former president Jair Bolsonaro was tried over an alleged plot to overturn the 2022 election, which he denies. His son Eduardo, a congressman, sought US support against the prosecution.

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗October 9, 2026

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