Image of the document granted by the USA to Eduardo Bolsonaro Reproduction Former impeached federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) obtained the so-called "green card" from the United States government, a visa to stay in the country. ? The green card is a document issued by the US government that grants foreigners the right to reside and work legally in the country for an indefinite period of time. The information was anticipated by the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper and confirmed by the blog, which also obtained a copy of the document from sources close to the former deputy. The concession comes amid a period of diplomatic tension between Brazil and the United States, led by President Donald Trump. Last week, the US government announced new 25% tariffs on Brazilian products. In previous measures, the American president associated trade sanctions with what he classified as persecution by the Brazilian State of former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL). Trump government grants green card to Eduardo Bolsonaro Eduardo Bolsonaro faces legal problems in Brazil. Last month, he was sentenced by the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to 4 years and 2 months in prison for the crime of coercion during the process. According to the Court's decision, it was proven that the former deputy acted in the United States with the aim of interfering in the trial of the criminal case that resulted in the conviction of Jair Bolsonaro for an attempted coup d'état. According to the complaint, Eduardo stated that he had worked with members of the American government to defend the adoption of sanctions against Brazilian authorities and economic measures against Brazil. The case was used by the STF as part of the elements that supported the conviction.