The US has intensified its support for Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest for allegedly violating a court order prohibiting communication. The State Department condemned the arrest and called for Bolsonaro's voice to be heard. Bolsonaro faces serious allegations, including a conspiracy to seize power after losing the election to Lula. Support from the Trump administration paints his treatment as a politically charged issue, with looming threats of sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court members. Bolsonaro's supporters attempted a military intervention following the coup allegations.
After Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest due to a violation of a court order, the US State Department criticized the decision and demanded his voice be heard.
Bolsonaro's alleged conspiracy to seize power after losing the 2022 election included threats against key political figures, with accusations of plotting an attack on Lula and others.
The Trump administration is actively supporting Bolsonaro, claiming his trial is a politically motivated attack and labeling the situation as an international disgrace.
The US also threatened to impose Magnitsky sanctions on members of Brazil's Supreme Court in response to Bolsonaro's house arrest and the unfolding legal situation.
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