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Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro Indicted For Falsifying Vaccination Records

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro is surrounded by supporters after attending a campaign event launching the pre-candidacy of a mayoral candidate, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, March 16,

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces a serious legal challenge as he was indicted for allegedly falsifying COVID-19 vaccination certificates. The indictment, unveiled by Federal Police, accuses Bolsonaro of instructing his aide-de-camp to manipulate public health records to show that he and his daughter had received the vaccine, a requirement for travel to the U.S.

The aide reportedly arranged for false data to be inserted into the system, leading to the creation of fabricated vaccination certificates inside the presidential palace. Bolsonaro, who has denied any wrongdoing, could face up to 12 years in prison if charged and convicted.

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