The Court barred him from approaching embassies and communicating with foreign diplomats.

On Friday, Brazil’s Supreme Court imposed new precautionary measures against former President Jair Bolsonaro, including an electronic ankle monitor and a ban on accessing his social media accounts.

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The high court also barred him from approaching embassies, communicating with foreign diplomats, or contacting other individuals under investigation or prosecution in the coup attempt case.

The far-right leader was targeted by federal police, who carried out searches at properties linked to the former president. Bolsonaro is facing trial in the Supreme Court for leading a conspiracy to overthrow his successor, President Lula da Silva.

One of the searches was conducted at his residence in Brasilia and another at the headquarters of the Liberal Party (PL), the political organization led by the retired army captain.

These new actions come amid calls by former U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the trial against Bolsonaro, whom he has described as the victim of a “witch hunt.”

The text reads, “Urgent: The Federal Police find a lot of money in Jair Bolsonaro’s residence. It is suspected that the former president could have used the money to escape the country.”

Bolsonaro is accused of leading, along with several allies—including former ministers and high-ranking military officers—a coup plot to remain in power after losing the 2022 presidential election to Lula.

The Attorney General’s Office has charged Bolsonaro with five crimes, including attempting a coup and violently seeking to abolish the democratic rule of law. Combined, the charges carry potential prison sentences of up to 40 years.

Last week, Trump announced an additional 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, citing mainly political reasons. The Republican leader highlighted the ongoing coup trial against Bolsonaro and also criticized what he called “secret” and “illegal” orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court to block social media accounts accused of spreading fake news targeting democratic institutions.

The comments have sparked a serious diplomatic crisis between Brazil and the United States. President Lula has demanded respect for Brazil’s judiciary and called Trump’s remarks “unacceptable blackmail.”

On Thursday, Trump sent a letter of support to Bolsonaro expressing hope for a “change of course” in Brazil’s government and calling for an end to what he described as a “censorship regime” in the country.

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Source: EFE

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