Brazilian Ex-President Bolsonaro Indicted for Falsifying COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates and Other Allegations

Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro faces indictment for falsifying COVID-19 vaccination records, adding to previous probes and a ban from running for office.

RIO DE JANEIRO - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces serious legal trouble after being accused of falsifying COVID-19 vaccination certificates for himself and his daughter.

The Alleged Scheme

According to the Federal Police indictment, Bolsonaro allegedly instructed an aide to insert false data into the public health system to make it appear as though he and his 12-year-old daughter had received the COVID-19 vaccine. The certificates were reportedly printed inside the presidential palace and hand-delivered to Bolsonaro.

Potential Consequences

If the prosecutor-general’s office decides to pursue charges, Bolsonaro, now 68 years old, could face up to 12 years behind bars. There is also a separate indictment for criminal association carrying a maximum jail time of four years.

Additional Investigations

Aside from the vaccination certificate scandal, Bolsonaro is also under investigation for attempting to bring expensive diamond jewelry into Brazil and his alleged involvement in an uprising in the capital. This event occurred shortly after his successor, Lula, took power and sought to restore Bolsonaro to office.

Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic

Bolsonaro's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, including downplaying the severity of the virus and dismissing vaccines, have come under scrutiny. His administration reportedly ignored offers for vaccines and criticized the purchase of vaccines from a Chinese company.

Legal Response

Bolsonaro, who has denied any wrongdoing, has faced previous allegations related to his management of the pandemic.

Implications and Reactions

The indictment has shed new light on Bolsonaro's legal challenges and could potentially lead to further charges. Despite the legal troubles, the former president still enjoys support among his political base, with some viewing the indictment as political persecution.

Electoral Consequences

Bolsonaro has already been ruled ineligible to run for office until 2030 by Brazil’s top electoral court due to his actions during the 2022 campaign.

These legal troubles come after Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat in the October 2022 election and left for south Florida with a fresh vaccination certificate, according to the police indictment.

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