This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
On March 2019, Eduardo Bolsonaro, a member of parliament, accompanied his father, President Jair Bolsonaro, to a private meeting with US President Donald Trump during a diplomatic visit to Washington.
According to President Bolsonaro, Eduardo has the potential to be the right person to present Brazil's message in Washington, but ultimately the decision lies with Eduardo, who would need to resign from Congress and secure Senate approval.
Eduardo, the third of President Bolsonaro's four sons, has expressed his willingness to accept the role, stating, "If the president entrusts me with this mission, I would be ready to resign my mandate." He also highlighted his qualifications, saying, "I speak English, I speak Spanish, I was elected with a record number of votes, I am chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee... I believe these credentials give me a certain qualification."
President Bolsonaro made the announcement just a day after Eduardo turned 35, the minimum legal age required for overseas ambassadorships in Brazil.
