Brazil Court Blocks Argentine President's Visit to Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court has denied Argentinian President Javier Milei's request to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently under house arrest. Bolsonaro faces charges related to an alleged coup attempt and is serving a 27-year sentence. The court's decision stems from a leaked political letter attributed to Bolsonaro, which he allegedly transmitted through his son, violating a social media ban.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes imposed a 30-day ban on visits, excluding medical personnel, physical therapists, and lawyers. Bolsonaro, 71, has been serving his sentence under house arrest in Brasilia since March due to health issues. The restriction specifically prohibits him from receiving visitors for political or electoral purposes until the October elections, and from sending political messages through any means, even via third parties.

Milei had announced his intention to attend a Liberal Party conference in Sao Paulo on July 25, where Bolsonaro's son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, was expected to officially secure his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections. Flavio Bolsonaro criticized the bans on the X platform, calling them an "abuse" and accusing Justice Moraes of political motivation.

Lawyers for Jair Bolsonaro had sought an exception for Milei's visit, which was to include Argentina's Foreign Minister Pablo Kirkno, Secretary General of the Presidency Karina Milei, and an interpreter. However, the request was denied as the general ban on visits, decided by the Supreme Court, took effect on Friday.

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