The claim that " Brazilian politician Eduardo Bolsonaro's arrest was announced live after Cid's plea deal leaked, with Michelle also implicated." is not backed by credible evidence. As of April 2025, Eduardo Bolsonaro has not been arrested. Instead, he took a leave from Congress and is currently in the United States. According to a report from Folha de S.Paulo, he says he fears being persecuted or arrested if he returns to Brazil (Folha).
The confusion may come from Mauro Cid’s plea deal, where he accused both Eduardo and Michelle Bolsonaro of being part of a radical group pushing for a coup to stop President Lula from taking office. These claims, reported by Folha and Valor Econômico, are serious but haven’t led to any charges or arrests so far (Folha, Valor). There's also no proof that Eduardo’s arrest was ever announced live. So while Cid’s deal is real and does name the Bolsonaros, the story about a live arrest isn’t supported by trustworthy sources.
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Eduardo Bolsonaro to Take Leave and Remain in the U.S. - 18/03/2025 - Brazil - Folha
Eduardo Bolsonaro takes leave, stays in U.S., citing persecution | Politics | valorinternational
