Convicted Brazilian Deputy Carla Zambelli Seeks Medical Treatment in US

Brazilian Deputy Carla Zambelli, sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, has left Brazil for the United States, citing the need for medical treatment. Her lawyer confirmed her departure, while Zambelli herself stated in a live video that she would be seeking a leave of absence from her position. "I wanted to announce that I've been out of Brazil for a few days," Zambelli said, "I came primarily seeking medical treatment, and now I will ask to be relieved of my duties." This follows her conviction on May 18th for hacking into the National Council of Justice (CNJ) systems. While the court ruled that her mandate should be automatically revoked, the decision on whether this will happen rests with the Chamber's plenary session, not the Board of Directors. Despite being considered an inconvenience by former President Jair Bolsonaro, Zambelli will be welcomed by the PL bench in the Chamber. Bolsonaro previously stated that he considers Zambelli primarily responsible for the PL's electoral failures in 2022. The situation highlights the ongoing political tensions in Brazil and the legal ramifications of Zambelli's actions.