(Opinion) The Brazilian political scene seems to be thick with intrigue as allegations swirl round former President Jair Bolsonaro.

As two main investigations converge, the air feels heavy with a mixture of anticipation and skepticism.

In a current unfolding, key figures like Common Mauro Cesar Lourena Cid and lawyer Frederico Wassef have come below the microscope.

Their alleged embezzlement of jewels, supposedly to pad Bolsonaro’s wealth, is the discuss of the city.

With whispers of Cid considering confession, one can not assist however marvel if Bolsonaro, because the alleged beneficiary, might be instantly implicated.

If Cid does flip state’s witness, Bolsonaro’s political future might be in severe jeopardy.

Including one other layer to this complicated state of affairs, the sudden involvement of authorized luminary Cezar Roberto Bitencourt in Cid’s protection raises eyebrows.

Bitencourt’s hints at Cid merely executing orders, mixed with pointed remarks in regards to the origins of the embezzled funds, casts an extended shadow of doubt over Bolsonaro’s position.

But, this isn’t Bolsonaro’s sole concern.

The January eighth Inquiry Committee noticed Walter Delgatti Neto, a hacker, not directly suggesting Bolsonaro’s involvement in a covert plot.

Regardless of the burden of this insinuation, proof stays elusive.

Bolsonaro’s defenders, fast to disparage Delgatti’s credibility on account of his previous, unintentionally increase questions on Bolsonaro’s personal affiliations.

Was the president, knowingly or unknowingly, related to doubtful characters?

Delgatti’s sudden reticence on the Committee, after earlier proclamations, was noticeable.

Senator Marcos Rogério and different representatives like Fernandes and Flavio Bolsonaro voiced considerations over inconsistencies in Delgatti’s statements.

Federal Consultant Marco Feliciano was significantly forthright, in search of unambiguous proof to substantiate Delgatti’s claims.

Each investigations, with their intertwining threads of conspiracy and counterclaims, paint a grim image.

For Bolsonaro, the convergence of those allegations seems like a gathering storm, punctuated not by raindrops however by the relentless ticking of a clock marking the passage of time and eroding political capital.

One can’t assist however marvel: is that this the start of the top for Bolsonaro’s political journey?

Solely time and proof will inform.