Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say
Published: 8/21/2025

Brazil police accuse Jair Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina to evade trial on attempted coup charges after losing the 2022 election. Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo are accused of obstruction of justice for allegedly trying to influence the trial. Police found a draft letter on Bolsonaro's phone seeking asylum in Argentina, leading to further scrutiny before the final phase of the trial. Bolsonaro denies the accusations, claiming they aim to prevent him from running for president in 2026.