Brazil Supreme Court judge orders house arrest of ex-president Bolsonaro
Summary
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest as he faces trial for allegedly trying to overturn his 2022 election defeat. A Brazilian judge found that Bolsonaro did not follow the court's rules limiting his social media use ahead of the trial.Key Facts
- Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro to be under house arrest.
- Bolsonaro is awaiting trial for allegedly planning to overturn the 2022 election results.
- Bolsonaro denies the accusations related to the coup plot.
- The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the Brazilian judge handling the investigation.
- The Supreme Court restricted Bolsonaro's use of social media before the trial.
- Bolsonaro's actions reportedly anger U.S. President Trump, who wrote a letter to Brazil.
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