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Brazil’s Bolsonaro arrested over flight risk after tampering with his ankle monitor

• Nov 23, 2025, 10:35 AM
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Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal custody on Saturday over suspicion he would try to evade his 27-year prison sentence. The arrest, ordered by the Supreme Court, came after Bolsonaro allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor, prompting fears he might flee amid demonstrations organised by his family.