Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Arrested on Suspicion of Planning to Evade 27-Year Prison Sentence

Nov 23, 2025 02:34 am CST

Brazil's federal police have arrested former president Jair Bolsonaro over concerns he planned to evade his 27-year prison sentence for orchestrating a coup attempt following his 2022 electoral defeat to President Lula. The arrest came after Justice Alexandre de Moraes alleged Bolsonaro tampered with his ankle monitor, potentially planning an escape during a demonstration organized by his son.