The duo was at the US State Department this Wednesday. After the visit, they returned to defending tariffs against Brazil
Federal deputy (PL-SP) and journalist Paulo Figueiredo met this Wednesday (15.Oct.2025) with representatives of the United States Department of State, in Washington, DC, to discuss issues related to the amnesty of the former president (PL), sentenced by the STF (Supreme Federal Court) to 27 years and 3 months in prison for an attempted coup d’état.
In the video published after the meeting, Figueiredo stated that Eduardo continues “welcome” to the North American department. The comment was a response to criticism that arose following the speech by the President of the United States, Donald Trump (Republican Party), in his speech at the 80th UN General Assembly, about a between him and the president (PT).
The journalist also highlighted that, even with the in force in the US since October 1, both were “well received” by the North American government.
During the meeting, Brazil’s political perspectives and advances and setbacks related to the amnesty of those convicted of acts of
Figueiredo also mentioned what is planned for this Thursday (Oct 16, 2025) between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, and the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, also in Washington. “We understand that these conversations are normal and important at this time,” he stated.
Eduardo highlighted that Brazil will be “the only country” discussing trade issues with Trump’s Secretary of State. According to him, the U.S. “They will continue working to reduce the power of totalitarian regimes and people who censor and disrupt the lives of American companies.”
Figueiredo also reported that, according to the US Treasury Secretary, only 10% of Brazilian products have a commercial basis; the other 40% would be motivated by political reasons. He and the deputy wished “good luck” to the Brazilian chancellor and concluded by stating that “amnesty is still more alive than ever”.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, who has lived in the United States since February, defends the amnesty of his father, the former president. He has coordinated with the United States ways to pressure Lula’s government to annul his father’s convictions.
