Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro seeks court approval for visit from Trump official

Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have requested a meeting with Darren Beattie, a far-right adviser to former US President Donald Trump, who is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting to overturn the 2022 presidential election results. Bolsonaro’s critics have raised concerns about potential influence in his legal proceedings through his ties to Trump. Beattie, known for his criticism of the Brazilian government, has shown support for the Bolsonaro family’s appeals for the ex-president’s release.

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