Jair Bolsonaro, known for his sharp opinions and firm stance in Brazilian politics for many years, is once again in the spotlight. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
He is now recognized not just as a regular politician, but as a person under judicial supervision. On August 4, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued an official decision to place Bolsonaro under house arrest.
This decision also imposed serious restrictions on Bolsonaro's personal life: he cannot use mobile communication and is only allowed to communicate with a limited number of designated individuals. According to court documents, this decision was made following a statement Bolsonaro sent to his supporters via the internet on August 3 and its widespread dissemination on social media.
Judge Moraes assessed this action as an attempt to influence the justice system and regarded it as a serious violation of the law. Jair Bolsonaro lost to his opponent Luis Inácio Lula da Silva in the presidential elections held in 2022.
Bolsonaro and his supporters, who did not recognize the election results, violently stormed the country's most important state institutions — Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace on January 8, 2023. This event has been recorded as one of the most tumultuous political incidents in Brazilian history.
Additionally, on July 19, an electronic monitoring bracelet was placed on Bolsonaro, and he was ordered not to leave his home at night. Furthermore, he was deprived of the right to use social media.
Currently, the criminal case against Bolsonaro has entered the final stage of the judicial process. He is charged with "attempting to overthrow the democratic legal order."
This accusation is considered very serious, and if proven, he could face a long-term imprisonment sentence. At present, Bolsonaro's fate is at the center of political discussions in the country.
The outcome of the trial is of significant importance not only for him but also for the future of Brazilian democracy.
