Bolsonaro confirms nomination of son as US envoy

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17 (Xinhua): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday confirmed that he will nominate his son Eduardo Bolsonaro to the position of Brazil's ambassador to the United States.

"From my part, it is already a done deal," the president said.

He stressed that though his decision is already made, there are some procedures to complete such as consultation with the U.S. government.

Moreover, the candidate must be questioned by Brazil's Senate and approved by both the Senate and the House.

Bolsonaro has been much criticized for the nomination, as many consider the appointment as a blatant case of nepotism. The president has denied the accusation, citing a Supreme Court decision that the rules against nepotism do not apply to this specific case.