After an 89-day stay in the United States, former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) returned to Brazil this Thursday morning (30) to try to lead the opposition to the Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) government, at the same time in which he will need to defend himself in investigations – ranging from the Saudi Arabia jewelry case to the January 8 attacks.
The commercial plane coming from Orlando landed at Brasília’s international airport at 6:38 am this Thursday. He must not leave through the traditional airport lounge, as determined by the security authorities. The former president must now go to the headquarters of the PL, where he participates in an event with supporters and supporters. The press will not be allowed to follow, at the request of Bolsonaro himself.
The Secretariat of Public Security of the Federal District prepared a special security scheme for the arrival of the former president.
Bolsonaro left for the United States on December 30, on the eve of the end of his presidential term. The objective was not to need to pass the presidential sash to Lula, thus ignoring the democratic rhythm of symbolically transferring power to his successor.
Since the electoral defeat to Lula, Bolsonaro has adopted a posture of seclusion, with rare public appearances. The silence of the then president, and his resistance to recognizing the result, helped fuel coup theories among his supporters — especially in the camps set up in front of barracks across the country.
He traveled to the United States on a FAB (Brazilian Air Force) plane, using the structure of the Presidency of the Republic.
During his stay in the United States, Bolsonaro stayed in the Orlando area (Florida), initially in the house that belongs to former MMA fighter José Aldo. He used to go out to talk to supporters who gathered in front of the residence. The former president also participated in conservative political events.
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