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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, under legal threat, spent two nights at the Hungarian embassy

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, under legal threat, spent two nights at the Hungarian embassy

THE Brazil in crisis: former president Jair Bolsonaro takes refuge at the embassy of Hungary

\n\nIn an offensive that has taken on an international scale, Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, is at the center of an alarming legal situation. Threatened by judges from his country, he took refuge in the Hungarian diplomatic compound in Brasilia, where he spent two nights. \n\n

A look back at the legal conflict shaking Brazil

\n\nAt the heart of this controversy, several accusations against Bolsonaro who led the country from 2019 to 2022. The ex-president is suspected of having engaged in illegal behavior during his mandate, particularly in the context of the management of the Covid-19 crisis. He is also allegedly involved in corruption cases.\n\n

Jair Bolsonaro finds refuge at the embassy of Hungary

\n\nIt's hard to imagine such a situation for the man who was at the head of Brazil for almost four years. However, it has already been two nights since Jair Bolsonaro takes refuge at the embassy of Hungary to escape justice. Indeed, the embassy is considered foreign territory and therefore out of reach for the Brazilian judicial system.\n\n

Hungary's reaction to this crisis

\n\nHowever, the position of the Hungarian government remains uncertain. Although Jair Bolsonaro currently benefits from the protection of the embassy, ​​he is not protected from expulsion if the Hungary decides to align itself with the demands of Brazilian justice. \n\n

What future for Brazil and for Jair Bolsonaro ?

\n\nThe current situation not only highlights the ex-president's legal problems, but also raises broader questions about Brazil's political future. With the discredited image of Bolsonaro, the country's political climate is more unstable than ever. Brazil thus finds itself facing a major political crisis which could well reshape the political landscape of the country. \n\n