Brazil’s Federal Police have decided to dismiss Eduardo Bolsonaro from his position within the agency, an official source familiar with the internal investigation told Lusa today.
The decision now awaits formal ratification by Brazil’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Wellington César Lima e Silva, which will make the official’s termination from public service official.
A career employee of the Federal Police, Eduardo had been on administrative leave from his role as a police clerk since becoming an elected federal deputy in 2015. However, he lost his parliamentary seat last December due to excessive absences while residing in the United States.
Following the Chamber of Deputies’ declaration revoking his mandate, the Federal Police ordered Eduardo to return immediately to his duties as a clerk, warning in the Official Gazette that an unjustified absence could lead to appropriate administrative and disciplinary measures.
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Because Eduardo did not return to Brazil or resume his duties, the agency launched a formal disciplinary administrative process that ultimately concluded with the decision for his dismissal.
Residing in the United States since February of last year, Eduardo claims to be the target of political persecution by Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court. Since relocating, he has intensified efforts with U.S. officials and politicians, occasionally advocating for retaliatory measures against Brazilian authorities. Notably, his efforts influenced the U.S. application of the Magnitsky Act against high-profile Brazilian figures, most prominently Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Eduardo was sentenced by Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court to four years and two months in prison for obstruction of justice and coercion during judicial proceedings following the conviction of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, for an attempted coup. Recently, the former deputy obtained permanent residency status in the United States via a green card.
