The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil approved the house arrest of former President Bolsonaro.

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25/03/2026
Brazil's Federal Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes approved a request for house arrest by former president Bolsonaro's defense lawyer on the 24th. De Moraes stated that Bolsonaro, who needs treatment for bronchitis, can serve his sentence under house arrest for the next 90 days. After the 90 days are up, the court will reevaluate whether to continue with house arrest based on medical assessments. This decision followed the recommendation of Brazil's Attorney General, Paulo Gonet, who suggested on the 23rd that the Federal Supreme Court should impose house arrest on Bolsonaro due to the possibility of his health condition experiencing "sudden and unpredictable deterioration".