Flávio calls Eduardo's conviction 'revenge,' PT members speak of 'betrayal of the homeland'

Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator and presidential hopeful, has strongly criticized the Supreme Court's (STF) conviction of his brother, former federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro. The STF unanimously found Eduardo guilty of coercion during a legal process, stemming from accusations that he attempted to intimidate the Brazilian judiciary to prevent the investigation into a coup plot involving their father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Alexandre de Moraes should declare himself impeded, as in theory he is the victim. [...] It clearly seems like revenge, a personal matter. [...] We are not living in a full democracy.

Flávio Bolsonaro described the conviction as a "revenge" and a "personal matter," questioning the impartiality of Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who he believes should have recused himself as he is considered a victim in the case. Flávio argued that Eduardo should not have been tried by the STF due to his loss of federal deputy status and the associated jurisdictional privilege.

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It is not acceptable that the Judiciary adopts different criteria according to the accused. [...] What is not legitimate is to adopt different criteria according to the political position of whoever manifests.

Supporters of the Bolsonaro family echoed these sentiments, with Senator Rogério Marinho, coordinator of Flávio's presidential campaign, stating that it is unacceptable for the judiciary to apply different criteria based on the accused's political affiliation. He drew a parallel to PT leaders' actions during Lula's imprisonment, which he characterized as legitimate political expression.

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There are two weights and two measures. The PT parliamentarians sought international support against Dilma's impeachment and nothing was done. Two weights, two measures. Our justice is anything but impartial.

Conversely, members of the Workers' Party (PT) celebrated the STF's decision, labeling Eduardo Bolsonaro a "traitor to the homeland." Deputies Lindbergh Farias and Carlos Zarattini used strong language on social media, comparing him to historical figures associated with betrayal and demanding his deportation to serve his sentence in Brazil. The PT's communication secretary, Éden Valadares, also weighed in on the matter.

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Chain for the traitor of the homeland.