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Bolsonaro Granted House Arrest Amid Coup Sentencing

3/25/2026

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  • Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been granted house arrest for a 27-year sentence linked to a coup attempt, citing health issues.
  • Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered this arrangement, requiring Bolsonaro to remain at his home in Brasilia under police monitoring.
  • He must adhere to strict rules, including restrictions on communication devices and visitor access.
  • Bolsonaro, who has faced health problems, was recently hospitalized for pneumonia.
  • His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, is campaigning for president in October, polling closely with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.