With the January 8th trial in its final stages, Eduardo Bolsonaro again appeals to Trump for sanctions against Moraes.
In a video, Jair Bolsonaro's son accuses Lula and the Supreme Federal Court of persecuting his family.
247 - In the final stretch of the January 8 trial, which judges Jair Bolsonaro and seven other allies, and amid diplomatic tension caused by the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Brazilian exports, the licensed federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) once again appealed directly to the President of the United States. In a video published this Sunday (13), he asked the US government to apply the so-called Magnitsky Act against Minister Alexandre de Moraes (STF) and other Brazilian politicians.
Recorded in English and released on social media, the video features Eduardo, who has been in the US since March, calling for economic sanctions against those he accuses of persecuting his family and "annihilating the opposition" in Brazil. According to him, the Workers' Party is working to prevent Jair Bolsonaro from participating in the 2026 elections.
“Almost my entire family is being targeted by unfair trials,” says Eduardo, who also questions the legitimacy of Brazilian democracy and accuses Lula and Alexandre de Moraes of considering the US “a criminal organization.”
The congressman also suggests, without evidence, that the Brazilian government maintains ties with terrorist groups, citing the presence of Vice President Geraldo Alckmin at the inauguration of the new president of Iran.
“I humbly ask President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the U.S. Congress to apply the Magnitsky Act against these people. They are not just politicians—they are criminals. Do this to rescue our democracy,” he declared.
Created during Barack Obama's administration, the Magnitsky Act allows the U.S. government to impose sanctions on foreigners accused of serious human rights violations, including asset freezes, visa cancellations, and other punishments. However, its implementation requires approval from the U.S. Congress, which currently has a Republican majority and is aligned with Trump.
