Brazil’s Supreme Court Imposes House Arrest on Bolsonaro Amid Political Showdown

Brazil’s Supreme Court has taken the extraordinary step of ordering house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who stands accused of orchestrating a coup attempt following his defeat in the contentious 2022 election. This judicial maneuver, overseen by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, is not only an alarming overreach but also a stark illustration of how politically motivated prosecutions can threaten democratic stability—in Brazil and beyond.Is Brazil's Judiciary Undermining National Sovereignty?The move to confine Bolsonaro under strict restrictions—including electronic ankle monitoring, a curfew, and confiscation of all mobile devices—is framed by court officials as necessary to prevent further incitement against the...