Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro's spending records show his love of high living, splurge on ice cream

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro's love for high living and ice cream has been revealed after the new government revealed his spending account details on Thursday. Bolsonaro, who lost his re-election in October had once claimed that he never withdrew or spent a "single penny" of the corporate credit given to him and his close aides. In contrast, out of the 10 biggest expenses, nine payments were made at the hotel in Guaruja, where Bolsonaro liked to spend his weekends.

The data showed that the corporate cards were used at the pet shop, pharmacies and dozens of ice cream parlours. As per the details, almost £1,300 ($1,409) was spent on ice cream alone. 

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Despite his objection to a 100-year ban on his spending records, the new government released data of the last four presidencies dating right back to 2003, Guardian reported.  

The spending details were broken down by date, amount, name and where the money was spent and the category of the money paid. 

It showed that most of the money during Bolsonaro's presidency was spent on hotels and food.

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At hotels, over 12,000 reais (£2000) or $2,168 were spent on steak at a restaurant, and more than 50,000 reais ($9,811) at a Rio de Janeiro bakery. 

The corporate cards are supposed to be used for either urgent expenses or some small purchases, however, the details showed that card was also spent on hunting, fishing, sports equipment and even sheets and bedding. 

Even though Bolsonaro faced criticism for his spending of a total of 32 million reais ($6.27 million) when adjusted for inflation, which is less than the current President Lula's both terms in total. 

(With inputs from agencies)

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