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Bolsonaro's son says Brazil's top court froze his assets

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SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the freezing of the accounts and assets of former President Jair Bolsonaro's third son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, the latter

Bolsonaro's son says Brazil's top court froze his assets

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the freezing of the accounts and assets of former President Jair Bolsonaro's third son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, the latter said in a post on social media on Monday.

Eduardo, a Brazilian congressman who has been in Washington to drum up support for his father, called the decision in a post on X "another arbitrary and criminal decision" by Moraes.

CNN Brasil reported that the confidential decision was issued on Saturday as part of a probe into Eduardo Bolsonaro's conduct in the United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump has tied the imposition of steep tariffs on Brazilian goods on what he called a "witch hunt" against the former Brazilian president. Secretary of State Marco Rubio last week revoked the visas of "Moraes and his allies on the court, as well as their immediate family members." 

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the former president wear an ankle bracelet and banned him from using social media, among other measures over allegations he courted Trump's interference on the case.

(Reporting by Andre Romani; Editing by Kylie Madry and Sarah Morland)

Key Takeaways

  • Brazil's Supreme Court froze Eduardo Bolsonaro's assets.
  • Eduardo Bolsonaro criticized the decision as arbitrary.
  • The decision is part of a probe into his U.S. conduct.
  • Trump linked tariffs to a 'witch hunt' against Bolsonaro.
  • Marco Rubio revoked visas of court members and families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What action did Brazil's Supreme Court take regarding Eduardo Bolsonaro?
The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered the freezing of Eduardo Bolsonaro's accounts and assets as part of an investigation into his conduct in the United States.
How did Eduardo Bolsonaro respond to the court's decision?
Eduardo Bolsonaro described the decision as 'another arbitrary and criminal decision' by Justice Alexandre de Moraes in a post on X.
What measures were taken against former President Jair Bolsonaro?
The Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle bracelet and banned him from using social media due to allegations of seeking interference from Trump.
What was the context of the investigation into Eduardo Bolsonaro?
The investigation is related to Eduardo Bolsonaro's conduct while he was in Washington, attempting to garner support for his father.
What did U.S. President Donald Trump say about the situation?
Donald Trump referred to the imposition of steep tariffs on Brazilian goods as part of a 'witch hunt' against the former Brazilian president.

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