In brief
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is now required to wear an ankle monitor and stay home during most hours, signaling serious legal troubles ahead as he faces charges of attempting a coup after losing the 2022 election.
Brazil's Supreme Court has mandated that former President Jair Bolsonaro wear an ankle monitor and remain largely confined to his home, barring him from both entering foreign embassies and using social media. This decision came as authorities expressed concerns he may flee the country before his trial related to allegations of plotting a coup after the 2022 elections.On Friday morning, federal police executed searches at Bolsonaro's residence under the court's orders, and he was later seen getting fitted for the monitor. His legal team expressed shock and disappointment at these severe precautionary measures, emphasizing their compliance with previous court orders.Tensions have escalated recently between Brazilian officials and former U.S. President Donald Trump, who publicly criticized the legal actions against Bolsonaro as politically motivated. In a letter shared online, Trump also announced the implementation of hefty tariffs on Brazilian imports as leverage to influence Brazilian authorities in Bolsonaro's favor. This ongoing legal saga is evolving rapidly and will be closely monitored.
