Bolsonaro’s Defense to Supreme Federal Court Denies Flight Risk, Cites Draft Asylum Amid Argentina Bribery Probe Involving Milei’s Sister

The defense team of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has submitted explanations to Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) in response to allegations by the Federal Police (PF) that he violated precautionary measures and poses a flight risk. Bolsonaro's defense denies any breach of these measures and rejects the claim of a flight risk, characterizing the Federal Police's accusations as politically motivated and an example of 'lawfare.' They also clarified that a draft asylum request to Argentina never materialized and should not be considered evidence of an intention to flee. Meanwhile, in Argentina, authorities are investigating a bribery network allegedly linked to the government of President Javier Milei. Police executed search warrants at multiple locations, including the home of Milei's sister, who serves as the presidential secretary. These investigations have drawn significant attention within the Argentine administration.