Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Bolsonaro Administration Suspends Eduardo Bolsonaro Nomination as Washington Ambassador
The deputy's disputes with parliamentarians made Senate approval unlikely
Oct.18.2019 1:39PM
Talita Fernandes
Ricardo Della Coletta
Marina Dias
BRASÍLIA and WASHINGTON
Bolsonaro's administration has suspended its plans to nominate Eduardo Bolsonaro (PSL-SP) as the Brazilian ambassador in Washington.
Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PSL-SP). (Foto: Pedro Ladeira/Folhapress) - Folhapress
President Jair Bolsonaro announced his intention to nominate his son in July. But so far, there has not been a formal start in the Senate, which needs to approve the choice.
Initially, the government said it was waiting on an opportune moment to send the name of Eduardo. Planalto members argued that it was necessary to wait for the approval of the Social Security reform.
Now, Eduardo may become PSL leader in the House.
Behind the scenes, the president's son has been hotly contested and worn out by parliamentarians, including his own party, and is getting farther and farther from the number of votes needed to pass Senate approval.
More:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/world/2019/10/bolsonaro-administration-suspends-eduardo-bolsonaro-nomination-as-washington-ambassador.shtml
