Brazilian Federal Police preventively arrest former president Bolsonaro

date
22/11/2025
The Brazilian Federal Police arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro at his home on the morning of the 22nd local time and escorted him to the headquarters of the Federal Police. The Federal Police stated in an official declaration that they were carrying out a preventive arrest order issued by the Federal Supreme Court. According to the arrest order signed by the Supreme Court, the purpose of the preventive arrest is to maintain public order.