Brazil judge orders house arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro
Summary
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest. This action is linked to accusations that he planned a coup, which he denies. Bolsonaro faces several restrictions, including limitations on visitors and social media use.Key Facts
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest by order of the Supreme Court.
- He is accused of plotting a coup, a claim he denies.
- A Supreme Court judge stated Bolsonaro did not follow previous restraining orders.
- Bolsonaro is banned from using social media directly or indirectly.
- He cannot receive visitors other than lawyers or those approved by the Supreme Court.
- Bolsonaro is required to wear an ankle monitor and adhere to a curfew.
- Restrictions are due to claims he asked former U.S. President Trump to interfere.
- Pro-Bolsonaro rallies occurred in different Brazilian cities.
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