Brazil’s top court places Bolsonaro under house arrest for defying social media ban

Brazil’s top court places Bolsonaro under house arrest for defying social media ban

Bolsonaro has been placed under house arrest after allegedly violating court-ordered restrictions tied to a coup investigation. The Supreme Court accused Bolsonaro of using allies’ social media accounts to incite protests and attack the judiciary.

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro attending a session of the Supreme Court as it decides if he will face trial in Brasilia. AFP