Jair Bolsonaro
STF grants temporary house arrest to Jair Bolsonaro
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STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday (24) to serve his sentence under 90-day humanitarian house arrest starting from medical discharge due to broncopneumonia. The order requires an electronic ankle bracelet and bans social media use. Allies celebrate but criticize the temporary nature.
Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro plans a new meeting with STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes to request humanitarian house arrest for her husband, Jair Bolsonaro, hospitalized with bronchopneumonia. Over 100 opposition and centrist federal deputies signed a similar request to the justice. Bolsonaro's defense filed a new petition based on his worsening health condition.
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Congress leadership indicated it may schedule a session in early March to review Lula's veto on the PL da Dosimetria, which reduces sentences for those convicted of coup attempts, provided pressure for a CPI on Banco Master eases. The measure would benefit former President Jair Bolsonaro by shortening his closed-regime time. Leaders seek an agreement with the opposition to avoid reading CPI requests.
Jair Bolsonaro's defense asked STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes for permission for the former president to undergo surgeries due to worsening health while serving his sentence at the PF in Brasília. The lawyers also request humanitarian house arrest, citing the severity of his medical condition. The petition was filed on December 9, 2025.
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro stated he will only withdraw his pre-candidacy for the 2026 presidency if former President Jair Bolsonaro is released and can run in the elections. In an interview with Record, he described the 'price' as justice for his father and supporters, while praising the positive reaction from Governor Tarcísio de Freitas to the news. The statement comes amid polls showing low initial support for his candidacy.