Government Accountability

Brazil’s Supreme Court Enforces Electronic Monitoring on Bolsonaro Amid Politically Charged Coup Allegations

By Economics Desk | July 18, 2025

Brazil’s highest court imposes electronic bracelet and social media bans on former President Bolsonaro, escalating a politically fraught prosecution that threatens democratic norms and fuels diplomatic tensions with the U.S.

In a move that raises serious questions about judicial overreach and political weaponization, Brazil’s Supreme Court has mandated strict restrictions against former President Jair Bolsonaro. The latest measures include wearing an electronic ankle monitor, prohibition from using social media, and bans on contacting foreign diplomats or visiting embassies. These punitive steps come amid an ongoing investigation accusing Bolsonaro of leading a conspiracy to stage a coup following his 2022 electoral defeat. Is Justice Being Used as a Political Weapon? The Supreme Court’s actions go beyond conventional legal bounds, casting a shadow over Brazil’s democratic institutions. By imposing such invasive restrictions...

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