Another Latin American ex-leader behind bars: Who’s next after Cristina Kirchner?
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil and a key player in Latin American right-wing politics, is now facing a new legal battle that is making waves both locally and internationally.
New house arrest restrictions have been imposed on him by Judge Alexandre de Moraes, tightening the confinement that Bolsonaro was already under. These new measures include a complete ban on visitors, removal of all mobile phones, and increased surveillance around him.
The trigger for this decision was a series of demonstrations in his favor, during which his son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, publicly shared a voice message from his father that violated the court-imposed restrictions.
This move reignited the scandal and drew attention not only from within Brazil but also internationally. The strained relationship between Brazil and the United States, particularly with the Republican-led sector, has led to economic consequences, with a 50% tariff imposed on Brazilian exports.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his legal future, one thing is certain: Jair Bolsonaro’s influence extends far beyond Brazil, and this latest ruling from the Supreme Court is just another chapter in his ongoing saga.
