Bolsonaro's trip to Russia and Hungary cost more than R$ 2 million.
Expenses for daily allowances for the approximately 70 members of the delegation totaled around R$ 1,074 million.
247 - Jair Bolsonaro's four-day trip to Russia and Hungary about two weeks ago cost more than R$ 2 million to public coffers, according to a column by journalist [name missing]. Beautiful MegaleAccording to O Globo, “the most expensive part of the trip was the daily allowance, costing US$ 211.401,71, which at Monday’s exchange rate (7) is equivalent to R$ 1,074 million”.
According to the report, in Moscow alone, the 70 members of the delegation received daily allowances totaling R$ 657, and in Hungary, another R$ 416 was spent. The special advisor to the Presidency and member of the so-called "hate cabinet," Tercio Arnaud, received more than R$ 13 in daily allowances during his time in the Russian capital.
The amount is similar to what was given to Max Guilherme, a former military police sergeant and one of Bolsonaro's closest advisors. The federal government also states that "no expenses were paid in the name of Mr. Carlos Bolsonaro." The city councilman, son of the former captain, was also part of the delegation.
The report also highlights that "although most members of the delegation traveled on Brazilian Air Force (FAB) aircraft, there were costs associated with commercial flights, which amounted to more than R$ 192. Tickets were issued for 11 people involved in the trip to Russia and another 10 people for the trip to Hungary."
Also, R$ 646,99 million was spent on vehicle rentals during the stay in Russia. "Setting up support offices consumed more than R$ 65 in Russia and R$ 44 in Hungary. There were also expenses for Covid tests, totaling another R$ 5.700," the text concludes.
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