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Former President Jair Bolsonaro Wishes to Travel for the Inauguration of President Donald Trump, but STF Denies Passport, Decision by Alexandre de Moraes.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) continues to face obstacles in the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in his attempt to recover his passport, seized in February 2024. Under the order of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, the document was retained during Operation Tempus Veritatis, which investigates the alleged attempt at a coup d’état.
Since then, three requests from the former president’s defense for the release of the passport have been denied, and a new appeal, presented this Friday (10), is still awaiting a final decision.
New Request for Travel to the USA
The most recent request from Bolsonaro’s defense seeks to authorize his trip to the United States between January 17 and 22, to participate in the inauguration of elected President Donald Trump, scheduled for the 20th.
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However, Minister Alexandre de Moraes emphasized the need for more evidentiary elements before deciding on the case. Moraes asked the defense to present the official invitation to the ceremony, sent by a sender identified as “info@t47inaugural.com” to Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP).
“There is a need for complementary evidence, as the request was not duly supported by the necessary documents, since the message was sent to Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro’s email from an unidentified address and without any schedule or program for the event to be held,” said Moraes.
History of Denials at the STF
Since the seizure of the passport in February 2024, the defense of Bolsonaro has had three requests for return denied:
1. February 2024: The document was initially seized by the Federal Police by order of Alexandre de Moraes.
2. March and October 2024: The defense requested release so that Bolsonaro could travel to Israel and then reinforced the request with alternative measures to allow international travel. Both requests were denied by the First Panel of the STF.
3. October 2024: An appeal was presented but again rejected by Moraes.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, in a video posted on social media, criticized the STF’s demands, questioning what documents would be necessary to prove the invitation. “It wasn’t an advisor who got this invitation; it was Trump who analyzed it, was advised, had a meeting, and decided: ‘Invite Jair Messias Bolsonaro’,” Eduardo stated.
Seizure and Investigations
Bolsonaro’s passport was retained in the context of investigations related to a ministerial meeting held in July 2022. According to Moraes, the meeting revealed a “coup dynamics arrangement,” with participants promoting disinformation about the electoral system and the 2022 elections.
The operation resulted in the arrest of two military officers and direct aides of the former president, as well as search and seizure warrants against former ministers.
The decision to retain the passport was based on the suspicion that Bolsonaro might attempt to leave the country to avoid investigations or judicial proceedings. Minister Moraes stated that the evidence collected indicates the necessity to maintain the restriction on the former president’s international travel.
Next Steps for Bolsonaro to Recover the Passport
The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) still needs to express its opinion on Bolsonaro’s most recent request, but only after the defense attaches the official invitation to the process. Fabio Wajngarten, former lawyer and advisor to Bolsonaro, stated that the requested documentation will be provided.
Meanwhile, the travel restriction remains, reinforcing the legal clampdown on the former president. The situation also reflects the clash between Bolsonaro and the STF, especially with Minister Alexandre de Moraes, a central figure in the unfolding processes involving the leader of the PL.
The dispute for the release of the passport continues to be a controversial and highly publicized topic.
Moraes’ refusal to decide without additional documentation reinforces the STF’s cautious stance regarding requests involving high-impact political figures. It remains to be seen whether the former president’s defense will be able to meet the requirements and, consequently, obtain permission for travel to the United States.
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