Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say

According to the news article, Brazilian police claim that former President Jair Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina. Police say they found a letter on Bolsonaro's phone requesting asylum in Argentina. The revelation comes amid an investigation into the January 8th riots in Brasilia, where supporters of Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election. Bolsonaro has been accused of inciting the violence and is being investigated for his role in the events. The article states that Bolsonaro has been in the United States since late December, shortly before the end of his presidency. His departure from Brazil has been criticized, with some suggesting he is attempting to avoid prosecution. The police's discovery of the asylum request letter on Bolsonaro's phone provides further evidence of his possible involvement in the Brasilia riots and his potential attempts to flee the country. The article does not provide any additional details or confirm the authenticity of the letter.