Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, during his Washington trip. The meeting took place alongside Hungarian ministers Péter Szijjártó and János Lázár. Orbán was in the U.S. primarily to meet with President Donald Trump.
“We stand firmly with the Bolsonaros in these challenging times — friends and allies who never give up,” wrote Viktor Orbán, referring to the legal challenges faced by Bolsonaro in Brazil.
“Those who have lived under the weight of human rights violations committed by authoritarian regimes, such as the former Soviet Union, deeply understand the persecution now faced by President Jair Bolsonaro, our family, and millions of Brazilians who stand for freedom,” said Eduardo Bolsonaro, thanking Orbán for meeting despite his busy U.S. schedule.
During his U.S. visit, Viktor Orbán reaffirmed his support for Jair Bolsonaro’s family, emphasizing shared values of perseverance and freedom amid political persecution.
Author’s summary: Orbán showed political and personal solidarity with Eduardo Bolsonaro, highlighting shared struggles for sovereignty and liberty.