Monday, August 04, 2025

Brazil’s Supreme Court Judge Orders House Arrest of Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro

THE GUARDIAN: Bolsonaro accused of breaking ‘preventative measures’ imposed amid concerns of avoiding penalty over alleged coup attempt

A Brazilian supreme court judge has ordered the house arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly breaching “preventative measures” which were imposed amid concerns the far-right leader might abscond to avoid punishment over an alleged coup attempt.

According to the ruling on Monday by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, Bolsonaro breached a ban on using social media which was imposed last month, when he was also ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag. » | Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro | Monday, August 4, 2025