A return could cause problems for the former far-right head of state. He is accused in his country of having created a violent movement that opposed the appointment of his successor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro supporters attacked government buildings in Brazil’s capital Brasilia on Jan. 8 amid discontent over the loss of their idol during the election. Brazil’s Supreme Court has approved an investigation into the former president’s role in the riots.
Doubts
Bolsonaro’s plans to backtrack have been called into question, as a law firm reported late last month that he had applied for a six-month US visa. His current visa will soon expire, law firm AG Immigration announced about two weeks ago.