Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro arrested to prevent 'escape' court says
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- #Brazil
- #Jair Bolsonaro
- #Coup Attempt
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was detained to prevent a possible escape attempt.
- The arrest was authorized by Brazil’s Supreme Court following a request by Federal Police.
- A vigil organized by Bolsonaro’s son triggered the preventive detention request.
- Bolsonaro’s lawyers denied the escape claim and vowed to appeal the arrest.
- The Supreme Court cited concerns over the vigil leading to an escape attempt.
- Bolsonaro’s electronic monitoring equipment was reportedly violated.
- Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election.
- He was convicted on multiple charges, including leading an armed criminal organization.
- High-ranking military officials and a federal police officer were also sentenced in the coup plot.