Revoke Bolsonaro's visa, 41 U.S. Democrats urge Biden administration


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  • Friday, 13 Jan 2023

FILE PHOTO: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives to the house where he is staying after being discharged from the hospital, in Kissimmee, Florida, U.S., January 10, 2023. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Forty-one Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives asked President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday to cooperate with Brazil's investigation into violent protests in Brasilia and revoke any U.S. visas held by former President Jair Bolsonaro.

They sent a letter calling on the administration to support democracy and the rule of law in Brazil. "Furthermore, we must not allow Mr. Bolsonaro or any other former Brazilian officials to take refuge in the United States to escape justice for any crimes they may have committed when in office," the letter said.

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