Former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, wanted by US authorities and currently living in Russia, said in a TV interview yesterday that he has applied for asylum in Brazil.
“I would love to live in Brazil,” Snowden told Braziliam media.
Snowden´s temporary asylum in Russia expires in August. Washington has revoked his US passport, so his travel options are limited.
Snowden, who was interviewed with reporter Glenn Greenwald by his side, said that he has formally asked several countries for asylum, including Brazil.
In an earlier interview Snowden had stated that he was open to the possibility of clemency or amnesty, and would like to return home one day.
The Obama administration says Snowden is welcome to return, but only to face trial for exposing sensitive information it says aided US enemies.
