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Brazil’s Top Court Finalizes Bolsonaro’s 27-Year Sentence, Orders Custody at Federal Police HQ

The Supreme Federal Court acted after the final appeal window closed, citing evidence of a flight risk.

Overview

  • The STF’s First Chamber declared Bolsonaro’s coup conviction final and authorized immediate execution of the sentence.
  • Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered Bolsonaro to begin serving time at the Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia, where he remains isolated in a small room with basic amenities.
  • House arrest was revoked after Bolsonaro admitted using a soldering tool on his ankle monitor, which justices deemed deliberate tampering and a strong indication of an attempted escape.
  • With the clarifying appeal deadline expired, only a limited infringement remedy remains available to the defense and it does not suspend the start of custody, according to court guidance.
  • Bolsonaro’s lawyers cite medication-induced paranoia and health issues to seek a return to home confinement, as allies push a congressional amnesty while the court weighs longer‑term placement.