Fugitive in Italy, Zambelli says in a video that she is a “political exile” and thanks Flávio Bolsonaro for his support

Fugitive from justice for almost two months , licensed federal deputy Carla Zambelli (PL-SP) published a video on Saturday 26 saying that she lives as a “political exile” in Italy while awaiting the Italian government’s decision on possible extradition to Brazil.

In the video, Zambelli appears wearing a cap and in a closed space while thanking Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) for having requested that the congresswoman be received by Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, as she is "politically persecuted in Brazil." Zambelli's mention of Flávio refers to an interview given to the Metrópoles website this week, in which the senator asked the Italian government to open its doors to Zambelli, who had allegedly appealed to the country because he knew he "would not face a fair and impartial process."

The recording was published on an alternative profile of the deputy, whose official profile was blocked on social media on June 4 by decision of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Federal Supreme Court, after fleeing after being sentenced to ten years in prison for involvement in the attack on the electronic system of the National Council of Justice.

The federal deputy also faces a impeachment proceeding after being convicted by the Supreme Federal Court. The Chamber of Deputies' Constitution, Justice, and Citizenship Committee opened a five-session hearing on June 23 for Zambelli to present her defense and provide evidence for the impeachment proceedings.