Brazil: Bolsonaro is in scandal for use and abuse of resources

Brasilia, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces another scandal after it was revealed that his family used and abused Brazilian Air Force (FAB) planes for private engagements that had nothing to do with the government.

July 6, 2023
10:26

In an extensive report, the portal Metrópoles brought to light unpublished messages, which show how military members of the Institutional Security Cabinet (GSI) of the Presidency had to “adapt to the demands of Michelle, Carlos and Jair Renan Bolsonaro in the flight plans of official airplanes”.

There were 54 flights of the then first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, 10 of the councilman Carlos Bolsonaro, son of the now former head of State, and seven of Jair Renan Bolsonaro, the youngest of the sons.

In addition, the source specifies thaat the information about the flights was treated as real orders, all under the coordination of high-ranking officers of the Armed Forces who directed the sector.

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