Bolsonaro, who has been vacationing in Florida since earlier than the tip of his time period final yr, is unlikely to face arrest upon his return to Brazil, mentioned the adviser, requesting anonymity to debate delicate data. The conservative chief is beneath investigation on a number of fronts, together with for allegedly inciting riots in Brasilia on Jan. 8, however no formal costs have been pressed in opposition to him.

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Instances involving the previous president additionally embrace allegations of planning a coup with a few of his shut aides, a few of whom have been arrested, and his unproven claims concerning the integrity of Brazil’s digital voting system in an occasion with overseas ambassadors. He’s anticipated to be questioned through the investigations. If discovered responsible, he may lose his political rights for a number of years, which would go away him ineligible to run for president within the subsequent election.

Bolsonaro, who says he dedicated no wrongdoing, has been repeating he doesn’t intend to remain within the US for lengthy. However he utilized for a six-month US visa on Jan. 30, suggesting that he was in no rush to depart the nation. Extra not too long ago, he advised the Wall Road Journal he plans to return to Brazil in March to guide the political opposition to Lula. Whereas prospects of getting Bolsonaro main rallies in Brazil aren’t notably interesting to the federal government, Lula has mentioned quite a few instances he desires to carry accountable all those that could also be concerned within the revolt in opposition to his authorities.

Bolsonaro’s lawyer in Brazil didn’t reply to a request for remark. Lula’s workplace declined to remark.

After a interval of silence following his defeat to Lula in October, Bolsonaro is lively on social media once more, touting accomplishments from his time in workplace and doing dwell broadcasts. This weekend, he appeared barbecuing with buddies, together with a rustic music singer and Pedro Guimaraes, the previous chief govt of state-owned financial institution Caixa Economica Federal.

Picture: Professional-Bolsonaro protesters storm Brazil’s high authorities workplaces

He has additionally attended a few occasions organized by conservative political organizations within the US, together with a rally held at a Miami resort owned by his shut ally Donald Trump. Subsequent month, he’s is predicted to take part in a convention of the Conservative Political Motion Coalition in Washington.

Requests for Bolsonaro’s extradition have piled up at Brazil’s high court docket and overseas ministry since final month, most of them made by opposition lawmakers and events in Brazil. Earlier than assembly with Biden on Feb. 10, Lula advised reporters he wouldn’t discuss concerning the extradition of his political foe with the US president as a result of the choice is finally within the fingers of Brazil’s courts.