Eliza Samudio’s passport, found in Portugal, has authenticity confirmed by Itamaraty
An old passport belonging to Eliza Samudio was recently found in a rented apartment in Portugal, bringing to light once again one of the country’s most publicized cases. The document, which had been issued in 2006, was delivered to consular authorities in Lisboa, generating an official communication to Brasília.
The discovery, made by a man who preferred not to have his full name revealed, was promptly verified. The reporting team closely monitored the process to confirm the condition and validity of the material.
Official sources confirmed that the passport is original and unique, with no record of requests or issuance of a duplicate since its creation. The data in the document indicates that it was dispatched on May 9, 2006, with validity scheduled until May 8, 2011.
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Analysis of the identification document
All 32 pages of the passport were preserved, with no damage or tears that would compromise their integrity. The document presented all the necessary requirements, including its identification number and the signature of the director responsible for the expedition.
The absence of damage and the completeness of the passport reinforce the importance of the find for elucidating remote details of the case. The team that verified the document attests to its good general condition, a remarkable fact considering the time that has passed since its issuance and the context of its disappearance.
The discovery and finding in Portugal
The man who found the passport, identified as José for the purposes of this report, reported having found the document while cleaning a property in Portugal. The peculiar situation of the find immediately caught his attention due to the name of the holder.
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He acted promptly, seeking channels to return the item to the competent authorities, demonstrating the seriousness with which he treated the incident. The way the passport was located, abandoned in a residential space, raises questions about its route to that location.
Validity and authenticity details
The document revealed only one entry into a foreign country recorded in its pages: on May 5, 2007, on Portugal. Curiosamente, there is no stamp of subsequent exit or any other subsequent entry, which suggests a stay that was not officially registered or a departure by other means.
Authenticity was confirmed by consulting official records, certifying that the item belonged to Eliza Samudio. The lack of a requested duplicate reinforces the exclusive validity of this copy.
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Eliza’s travel history
In past interviews, released at the time the case was unfolding, Eliza Samudio had mentioned that he had already visited Portugal and Alemanha. In Naqueles statements, she also stated that she had been involved with Cristiano Ronaldo and that they both kept in touch through a messaging app at the time. Tais information, although not directly linked to the passport found, adds history to the context of the trips mentioned in the life of Eliza, contextualizing the only foreign entry recorded in the document and reinforcing the consistency of his own public statements about international travel.
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Consulate actions and official communication
The passport was handed over by José to the Consulado-General of Brasil on The body awaits instructions on the next steps to be taken in relation to the document.
Consulado clarified that, as this is not a matter within his direct competence, he will only act as an intermediary, following the determinations that come from Brasília. The official communication to Itamaraty marks the beginning of a bureaucratic process to decide the fate of the passport.
Consular authorities emphasized the separation between the functions of the consulate and the embassy in Lisboa, stating that they are independent posts. Este procedure ensures that the processing of the document follows appropriate and transparent diplomatic rites.
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Contact with the victim’s family
Eliza Samudio’s mother, Sonia Moura, was contacted by the reporter to be notified of the discovery of the passport. The family was informed about the find and the document was handed over to the authorities.
However, at the time of publishing this report, Sonia Moura had not returned contact. The space remains open for any future comments the family may wish to make regarding the discovery.
Future implications of the document
The re-emergence of Eliza Samudio’s passport may offer a new starting point for analyzing specific details of the case. The original document, verified and handed over to the authorities, is a concrete trace that remains relevant, even after so many years since Eliza Samudio’s disappearance.
