Sergio Moro, a Brazilian senator and former judge of the Lava Jato case, strongly criticizes the asylum granted to Peru's former first lady, Nadine Heredia, by Brazilian President Lula da Silva. He argues that the asylum deviates from its intended purpose, which should be for those persecuted for political opinions, not common crimes like corruption.
Moro points out the use of a Brazilian Air Force plane for Heredia's transport, calling it a "flight of shame" due to the cost to Brazilian taxpayers. He highlights the public outrage in Brazil over this event. He mentions ongoing efforts in the Brazilian Congress, including his own, to question the asylum and potentially investigate the flight. He suggests that the asylum's validity could be reviewed after the 2026 elections and a potential change in government.
Moro links the asylum to the declining popularity of Lula da Silva's government, citing a lack of national project, economic fragility, and neglect of public security and anti-corruption efforts. He also connects it to the annulment of several Lava Jato convictions, attributing it to formal reasons and the political climate since Lula's return to power.
Moro believes Peru should request Heredia's extradition, allowing Brazil to analyze the case and the validity of the asylum. He dismisses the argument that the asylum was granted on humanitarian grounds due to Heredia's health as a mere subterfuge. He declines to comment on the Peruvian government's decision regarding Heredia's departure from the Brazilian embassy in Lima.