Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into preventive custody by federal police at his home around 6 a.m. local time on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This arrest marks the end of his months-long house arrest.
Bolsonaro"s detention comes ahead of his scheduled start of a 27-year sentence next week for his role in orchestrating a coup attempt to overturn his 2022 election loss.
This development follows a series of legal challenges faced by Bolsonaro since leaving office. As previously reported, the former president has been under scrutiny for his actions during and after the election.
For more on related coverage, see our article on recent developments in political accountability.
