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Is Bolsonaro arrested?

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Brazil's Supreme Court has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest for violating restrictions on political messaging. His legal team plans to appeal the decision, arguing his actions did not constitute a violation. Bolsonaro is being investigated for allegedly masterminding a coup plot after his electoral defeat.

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Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of Bolsonaro

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  • Supreme Court places Bolsonaro under house arrest for violating messaging restrictions.
  • Bolsonaro addressed supporters via his son's social media during a protest. 22s
  • Bolsonaro's legal team plans to appeal, disputing the violation. 38s
  • The case is linked to investigations into an alleged coup plot after Bolsonaro's election loss. 57s
  • The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the presiding justice and tied tariffs to Bolsonaro's case. 1m 17s
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Euronews
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Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest for violating precautionary measures on political messaging.

Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of Bolsonaro
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Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro has been on trial since 2022 and is being investigated for allegedly masterminding a coup plot following his defeat to President Lula da Silva.

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