Bolsonaro Taken Into Preventive Custody on Moraes’s Order in Brasília

Overview

• Federal Police executed the warrant early Saturday and moved Jair Bolsonaro to the PF superintendence in Brasília under a pretrial measure distinct from his 27‑year sentence in the trama golpista case.
• The order cites a reported 12:08 a.m. violation of Bolsonaro’s electronic ankle monitor; the device was replaced and will undergo forensic examination in the coming days.
• Authorities also pointed to a planned vigil near his residence, announced by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, as a factor that could create confusion and hinder enforcement, increasing the risk of escape.
• The detention terms include 24‑hour medical care, cancellation of previously authorized visits, and new visits only with STF approval, with a custody hearing set for Sunday and a Primeira Turma review expected Monday.
• Bolsonaro had been under house arrest since August after earlier breaches of court restrictions; his defense sought humanitarian domiciliary custody on Friday, as the decision notes added risks such as nearby embassies and recent evasions by allied defendants.