Brazil convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle
Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".
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"baseless and senseless"
— Eduardo Bolsonaro , Politician
"This is nothing more, or less, than an attack on a Political Opponent - Something I know much about!"
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Supreme Court Justice in Brazil accused of abuses related to Bolsonaro's cases.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Eduardo Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and retired army captain who served as the President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician and former union leader who served as the President of Brazil.
U.S. Secretary of State.
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Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".
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