Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office despite his defeat in the 2022 election — a case that has gripped the South American country as it faces a trade war with the Trump administration. France24 Correspondent Jan Onoszko tells us more from Rio de Janeiro.

Aug 6, 2025 - 00:02
Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office despite his defeat in the 2022 election — a case that has gripped the South American country as it faces a trade war with the Trump administration. France24 Correspondent Jan Onoszko tells us more from Rio de Janeiro.