Brazil court freezes Bolsonaro son’s assets as ex-president threatened with arrest over social media use
The GuardianTuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:58:34 AM
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has frozen the assets and accounts of Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, as part of an escalating legal battle. Meanwhile, Jair Bolsonaro himself is facing potential arrest for allegedly violating social media restrictions. Eduardo, a congressman currently in the U.S. rallying support for his father, slammed the decision on X (formerly Twitter), calling it another overreach by the judiciary.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about frozen bank accounts—it’s a high-stakes clash between Brazil’s judiciary and the Bolsonaro family, reflecting deeper tensions in the country’s democracy. The move signals that legal consequences for the former president and his allies are ramping up, which could further polarize supporters and critics alike. For Brazilians, it’s another chapter in the ongoing drama of accountability (or lack thereof) for powerful figures.
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