The U.S. government granted a green card to former Brazilian federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) on July 20 [1].
The move provides the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro with permanent residency in the United States. This development highlights the enduring ties between the Bolsonaro family and the political leadership in Washington.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, who previously served as a federal deputy, received the residency status on Monday [1]. The grant follows a formal request for the green card that Bolsonaro made more than one year ago [2].
Reports on the issuance vary regarding the specific authority involved. Some sources said the grant came directly from the government of Donald Trump [3], while others said it was issued by the U.S. government generally [4].
Bolsonaro's status in Brazil has also been described with varying terminology in reports. Some outlets identify him as a former federal deputy [5], while others describe him as a stripped federal deputy [6].
The green card allows Bolsonaro to live and work legally within the U.S. without the need for temporary visas. This status is typically reserved for those with specific familial ties, professional expertise, or other government-approved criteria.
“The U.S. government granted a green card to former Brazilian federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro”
The granting of permanent residency to a high-profile political figure like Eduardo Bolsonaro suggests a strategic alignment between the Bolsonaro wing of Brazilian politics and the current U.S. administration. By securing a green card, Bolsonaro establishes a legal foothold in the U.S., which may facilitate his role as a diplomatic or political bridge between the two nations regardless of his current standing in Brazilian domestic politics.
