Brazilian Pres. Jair Bolsonaro says he's considering nominating his son to be ambassador to the U.S., raising a storm of complaints alleging nepotism.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he's considering nominating his son to be ambassador to the United States, raising a storm of complaints Friday alleging nepotism and questioning his qualifications.
"My understanding is that he could be a qualified person and would be the perfect message to Washington," Bolsonaro added. Congressman Ivan Valente of the leftist Socialism and Liberty Party said the nomination would be unethical."This is a complete mess. An international embarrassment," he tweeted. A 2017 YouTube video shows him standing in front of a Popeyes chicken counter recounting his time in the U.S. in 2004-2005.
Eduardo Bolsonaro was Brazil's most voted for congressman and plays a key part in his father's political movement.
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