The Brazilian Supreme Court, under Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has intensified restrictions on former President Jair Bolsonaro, warning of potential imprisonment for breaching a communication ban. Moraes ordered Bolsonaro to refrain from sharing any media while on trial for allegedly conspiring to undermine President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's leadership. The crackdown follows accusations against Bolsonaro and his son of obstructing justice and colluding with the U.S. to influence the trial. As U.S.-Brazil tensions heat up, Bolsonaro remains defiant, calling Moraes a "dictator" and claiming the measures are humiliating.
Bolsonaro Faces Arrest as Brazilian Supreme Court Tightens Restrictions
Bolsonaro Faces Arrest as Brazilian Supreme Court Tightens Restrictions
In a dramatic escalation, Brazil's Supreme Court threatens imprisonment for Jair Bolsonaro amid growing tensions over alleged coup plotting.
Justice Moraes's severe measures include an electronic ankle tag, 24-hour surveillance, and a total communication blackout with his son Eduardo, who has been active in lobbying support for Bolsonaro abroad. The court’s order was enforced after the federal police expressed concerns about the former president evading justice. Bolsonaro's trial has garnered international attention, particularly as U.S. President Donald Trump criticized it as a "witch hunt," promising to retaliate economically against Brazil. The unfolding situation continues to escalate diplomatic tensions, leaving Brazil's political climate uncertain.
