On the 18th, Alexandre de Moraes, Justice of Brazil's Federal Supreme Court, ruled that former President Bolsonaro engaged in coercion of the judiciary, obstruction of justice, and blatant endangerment of national sovereignty, ordering restrictive measures against Bolsonaro.
The Federal Supreme Court ordered that Bolsonaro must wear an electronic ankle monitor and have his movements tracked; he is prohibited from leaving his home from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Friday, and is required to remain under full house arrest on weekends and public holidays; furthermore, he is forbidden from contacting foreign officials or diplomats and from using social media.
On the 18th, Brazilian police also searched Bolsonaro's residence in Brasília.
Authorities indicated that, in recent months, Bolsonaro and his son have frequently contacted U.S. government officials, attempting to push the United States to impose sanctions on Brazilian officials. They are accused of obstructing justice, seeking to have foreign interference in the work of Brazil's Constitutional Court, and using illegal and hostile means to influence court rulings, amounting to an attack on judicial independence and national sovereignty.
Previously, Bolsonaro was criminally charged for allegedly plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. The charges include organizing armed crime, attempting to overthrow democracy and the rule of law by force, coup d'état, violent threats, and damage to public property. If convicted on all charges, Bolsonaro could face more than 40 years in prison. During the trial process, Bolsonaro has repeatedly used social media to state that this is "political persecution."
Recently, U.S. President Trump announced the imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazil and demanded that Brazil halt its judicial investigation into Bolsonaro, provoking strong discontent from the Brazilian government. President Lula of Brazil firmly rebuffed U.S. interference in internal affairs, emphasizing that Brazil would resolutely defend its sovereignty and judicial independence.
Hours after the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruling, the United States announced the revocation of de Moraes' visa.