Brazil Supreme Court Threatens Bolsonaro Arrest Over Social Media Breach

Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has threatened former president Jair Bolsonaro with immediate arrest for allegedly violating court-imposed restrictions on his social media use. Bolsonaro, who is on trial for allegedly plotting a coup to prevent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office, is banned from posting on social media and must wear an electronic ankle tag under house arrest at night. The court's warning came after Bolsonaro's speech was shared on social platforms by his son and political allies, which Moraes deemed a breach of the ban, extending even to third-party dissemination. Bolsonaro denies all accusations and condemned the restrictions as humiliating and cowardly, asserting his adherence to "God's law" over court rulings. The case highlights ongoing tensions in Brazil's political landscape, with Bolsonaro’s legal team given 24 hours to provide a satisfactory explanation or face his immediate imprisonment. The judiciary's firm stance reflects efforts to hold Bolsonaro accountable for alleged anti-democratic acts and misinformation related to his refusal to accept electoral defeat.