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Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro taken into custody

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Irfan Aftab
November 23, 2025Advertisement
Brazil's Supreme Court has released footage showing Jair Bolsonaro's damaged ankle monitor. Before his arrest, the former president admitted using a soldering iron "out of curiosity."
Authorities detained Bolsonaro over fears he might escape house arrest, which his lawyer has denied. Bolsonaro faces a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup but claims political persecution.
His detention has sparked mixed reactions across Brazil, highlighting deep divisions in the country.