Jair Bolsonaro arrested after being deemed a flight risk

Published: 11/22/2025
Jair Bolsonaro arrested after being deemed a flight risk
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested for being a flight risk while under house arrest, facing over 27 years in prison for plotting a military coup. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the arrest after new evidence revealed attempts to escape by breaking his ankle monitor and calls for public support near his home for a possible escape. Bolsonaro's legal troubles have garnered attention, even drawing criticism from former US President Donald Trump, resulting in a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports.