Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, is planning to return to the country after spending over a month in the US. It is not clear why Bolsonaro had gone to the US, but his trip coincided with the inauguration of the new Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro's stay in the US had also fuelled rumours of his plans to campaign for the 2022 presidential race from abroad.
Bolsonaro announced his plans to return home during a gathering with Brazilians in Boca Raton, Florida, stating that "there is no place like home" and that he knows Brazil is a fantastic country.
The news of Bolsonaro's planned return to Brazil has surfaced on the heels of his announcement in November 2021 of his intention to run again for president in the 2022 election.
Bolsonaro has been a controversial figure in Brazilian politics and his administration has been widely criticised for, among other things, its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bolsonaro lost the election to his former rival Lula, in what was seen as a massive backlash against Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic.
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions from Brazilians, with some groups expressing their suspicion that Bolsonaro would try to instigate a military coup while others have welcomed his return.
Bolsonaro has consistently denied any plans for a coup but has also been accused of trying to undermine democracy in the country.
With presidential elections coming up in 2022, all eyes remain on the political drama surrounding Bolsonaro's return to Brazil.