US condemns house arrest of Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro
Published: 8/5/2025
The US condemns the house arrest of Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, imposed due to allegations of plotting a coup and flouting court orders. Bolsonaro's legal team denies any breaches and plans to appeal. The decision was made by Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who also sanctioned the former president for encouraging attacks on the judiciary.
