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Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders House Arrest for 10 in Bolsonaro Coup Case After Escape Attempt

The move follows a failed escape by ex–police chief Silvinei Vasques, prompting tighter controls to prevent further flights.

Overview

  • Justice Alexandre de Moraes converted prior monitoring measures into home confinement for ten convicted participants whose sentences are under appeal.
  • Federal Police enforced the orders across multiple states, with mandates for active geolocation, no social media or visits, no contact with co‑defendants, passport surrender, and suspension of firearms permits.
  • Those targeted include seven Army officers and former Bolsonaro foreign affairs adviser Filipe Martins, reflecting concern over coordinated evasion within security ranks.
  • Silvinei Vasques removed his ankle monitor, entered Paraguay using another identity, and was detained at Asunción’s airport while attempting to fly to El Salvador before being expelled back to Brazil.
  • Authorities reported one convicted individual, Carlos Cesar Moretzsohn Rocha, absent from his residence and being sought, as Bolsonaro remains in custody and is described as stable after a second procedure to address persistent hiccups.