Coup-case twist: Ex-Brazil president Bolsonaro detained over plot to flee before sentence; ‘ankle monitor breach’ triggered arrest

In a dramatic turn of events, ex-Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody after concerns arose regarding his tampered ankle monitor, sparking fears he might flee. Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the arrest order, citing evidence that Bolsonaro attempted to disable the tracking device.

Coup-case twist: Ex-Brazil president Bolsonaro detained over plot to flee before sentence; ‘ankle monitor breach’ triggered arrest
In a dramatic turn of events, ex-Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody after concerns arose regarding his tampered ankle monitor, sparking fears he might flee. Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the arrest order, citing evidence that Bolsonaro attempted to disable the tracking device.