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Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former President Jair Bolsonaro’s request to be moved from prison to house arrest for his alleged involvement in plotting a coup.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Denies Bolsonaro’s Request for House Arrest in Coup Plot Case
Brasilia, Brazil – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will remain in prison after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal to convert his detention for allegedly plotting a coup to house arrest. The ruling, published Thursday, effectively keeps the controversial leader behind bars as investigations into his role in the January 8, 2023, riots and his alleged attempts to overturn the 2022 election results continue.
The Supreme Court’s decision further intensifies the legal pressure on Bolsonaro, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing. His lawyers had argued for house arrest based on concerns about his health and safety. However, the court deemed the existing prison conditions sufficient and maintained that his continued detention is necessary to prevent interference with the ongoing investigation.
The case stems from the violent protests that engulfed Brasilia in January 2023, when Bolsonaro supporters stormed government buildings in an attempt to overturn the election victory of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Prosecutors allege that Bolsonaro was the mastermind behind the plot, and his detention is seen as a crucial step in holding those responsible accountable. The Supreme Court’s decision is likely to spark further political debate in Brazil, where Bolsonaro remains a polarizing figure.
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