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Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro allegedly planned to flee to Argentina and seek political asylum, as revealed by police messages, amid ongoing investigations into an alleged coup attempt and obstruction of justice. Bolsonaro is accused of trying to avoid arrest, spreading content against Brazilian institutions, and seeking U.S. support, with his actions under scrutiny by Brazilian courts.
A video has surfaced showing the abandoned luxury car collection of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Aston Martins, in the presidential palace garage in Damascus. Assad fled to Moscow after rebel forces took control of the capital, ending his 24-year rule. The video highlights Assad's wealth, estimated between $1 billion and $2 billion, while 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line. Assad has been granted political asylum by Russia.
An Ecuadorian tribunal has declared the arrest of former Vice President Jorge Glas inside Mexico's embassy in Quito as illegal and arbitrary, but upheld his ongoing imprisonment due to prior convictions. His defense team plans to appeal the ruling, arguing for his freedom. The arrest had sparked international tensions, leading to a spat between Mexico and Ecuador, with Mexico filing a complaint with the International Court of Justice.
Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok, who is currently based in Washington, fears for her safety after Hong Kong police issued an arrest warrant and a HK$1 million bounty for her alleged national security violations. Kwok, along with seven other overseas-based activists, has been speaking out on human rights violations in Hong Kong following the imposition of a national security law. Despite the risks, Kwok continues to lobby U.S. officials and seek political asylum in the United States. She believes returning home would lead to arrest and is concerned about the uncertainty of her asylum application. Kwok's group, The Hong Kong Democracy Council, conducts research and advocacy work to raise awareness about the situation in Hong Kong.