Brazilian police search the home of former President Bolsonaro for weapons but find nothing
Summary
Brazil’s federal police searched the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro for weapons but found nothing. Bolsonaro is under house arrest in Brasilia, serving a 27-year sentence for trying to overthrow the government after losing the 2022 election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Key Facts
- The police searched Bolsonaro’s home because of a difference between registered firearms and those handed over to authorities.
- Bolsonaro’s lawyer said no weapons or ammunition were found during the search.
- Bolsonaro was convicted by Brazil’s Supreme Court for attempting a coup and began his sentence in November.
- He was moved to house arrest in March due to health issues.
- Last month, police seized a firearm linked to Bolsonaro from a military officer at a checkpoint.
- The Supreme Court allowed Bolsonaro to stay under house arrest despite the firearm incident.
- U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods citing unfair treatment of Bolsonaro.
- Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo was convicted for illegally lobbying the U.S. government to interfere in Bolsonaro’s trial.
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