The Supreme Court has ruled for the detention of Bolsonaro, who had been under house arrest since August. According to an assistant, the former president was arrested this morning and taken to the headquarters of the federal police in Brasília.
The court's decision emphasizes that the arrest should be conducted with respect for the dignity of the former president, without the use of handcuffs or attracting media attention.
Bolsonaro's lawyer has not yet commented on the arrest; however, a source familiar with the case reported that it was carried out as a "preventive measure" due to violations of the conditions of his house arrest.
According to the prosecution's allegations, the former president attempted to obstruct his opponent, the current president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during the elections.
