Ex-deputado federal Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) has publicly denied any financial or patrimonial connection to a real estate acquisition in the United States. In a video posted to X on Sunday, May 17, 2026, the former lawmaker rejected claims linking him to a private investment fund.
Texas Property Acquisition
Reports indicate that a North American private fund, Mercury Legacy Trust, purchased a home in Arlington, Texas. The property was acquired for US$753,500 (approximately R$3.8 million).
The acquisition has drawn scrutiny because the property is located in the same state where Eduardo Bolsonaro resides. The fund is reportedly linked to Paulo Calixto, who serves as the ex-deputary’s lawyer.
The Financial Connection
Paulo Calixto also manages the Havengate Development Fund. This entity received a portion of R$61 million provided by Daniel Vorcaro, the founder of Banco Master, to finance “Dark Horse,” a biographical film about Jair Bolsonaro (PL).
The Federal Police are currently investigating the destination of the resources transferred to Havengate by Vorcaro. Investigators are examining a suspicion that some of these funds may have been used to purchase Eduardo Bolsonaro’s residence.
The investigation further explores whether these funds were redirected at the request of Senator and presidential pre-candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) to subsidize Eduardo’s activities against the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) in the United States.
Defense and Rebuttal
Eduardo Bolsonaro characterized the investigation as an attempt to “force the bar,” asserting that the trust and the fund are separate entities. He argued that living in the same state as the property does not make him responsible for all Texas real estate movements.
“There is not the slightest hint of diversion, or irregularity, or crime, or anything,” he guaranteed in the video.
The ex-deputy further claimed that the attempt to link these transactions is a pretext to “assassinate the reputation of Flávio bit by bit.” Upon posting the video, he added, “Ready, now I am The real estate guy of Texas because of this.”
Potential Developments
The Federal Police may continue to trace the flow of funds between Daniel Vorcaro, the Havengate Development Fund, and the Mercury Legacy Trust. This could lead to further requests for financial documentation from the involved parties.
Depending on the evidence found, investigators might seek to clarify the specific role of Flávio Bolsonaro in the alleged fund redirection. Such findings could potentially impact the legal standing of the individuals involved as the presidential pre-campaign progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Federal Police investigating? The investigation focuses on whether funds provided by Daniel Vorcaro to the Havengate Development Fund were used, at the request of Flávio Bolsonaro, to buy a house for Eduardo Bolsonaro and fund actions against the STF in the US. How does Eduardo Bolsonaro respond to the allegations? He denies any financial link, stating that the fund and the trust are different entities and that there is no evidence of any crime or irregularity. What is the connection to the film “Dark Horse”? The film is a biography of Jair Bolsonaro, funded in part by R$61 million from Daniel Vorcaro, with a portion of those funds passing through the Havengate Development Fund managed by Paulo Calixto. Do you believe international financial trusts should be subject to more stringent transparency rules for political figures?
