Bolsonaro seeks political asylum at Hungarian embassy in Brasilia

Former president Jair Bolsonaro had his passport seized by the Federal Police after being investigated on suspicion of plotting a coup to remain in power after the 2022 elections. In the midst of this controversy, Bolsonaro spent two days at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia in an apparent attempt to seek political asylum.

Videos released by The New York Times show moments of Bolsonaro's stay at the embassy, where he allegedly had contacts with authorities from the friendly country. The close relationship between Bolsonaro and Hungary's right-wing prime minister, Viktor Orbán, may have influenced this decision.

The possibility of Bolsonaro obtaining political asylum in Hungary is still uncertain, but experts point out that granting asylum is a prerogative of the state and that the proximity between the two political leaders could facilitate this process.

Bolsonaro's stay at the Hungarian embassy raises questions about a possible request for asylum and the repercussions of this decision. Meanwhile, the Brazilian government is awaiting explanations from the Hungarian ambassador at a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The situation continues to be closely monitored by the press and the population, who are awaiting developments in this unusual case.