Jair Bolsonaro summoned in Saudi jewel probe on return to Brazil

Former president Jair Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after self-exile in Florida, welcomed by supporters and police summons over $3mn of jewels said to be gifts from the Saudi government, amidst mounting legal challenges

March 31, 2023 . 12:34 AM

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Former president Jair Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after three months of self-exile in Florida.
Bolsonaro is welcomed by supporters and police summons over $3mn of jewels said to be gifts from the Saudi government.
Bolsonaro criticizes Lula's administration and plans to tour the northeast to drum up support.
The return of the former president has the potential to complicate Lula's presidency by mobilizing the right against the government.
Bolsonaro faces mounting legal challenges, including investigations of potential corruption, smuggling, abuse of presidential powers, and inciting riots.