The preventive arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) has repercussions outside Brazil. Newspapers from different parts of the world published the news.
Clarín (Argentina)
The period highlighted that the former president was sentenced to 27 years in prison and is now in jail because he tried to break the electronic ankle bracelet. Throughout the article, the newspaper recalls that Bolsonaro had been detained at home since August this year.
AP (United States)
In the United States, the AP Agency highlights another part of the justification given by the Brazilian authorities for the arrest: an alleged escape plan.
During the text, the attempted violation of the electronic ankle bracelet recorded at midnight this Saturday was highlighted, according to information from the authorities.
ANSA (Italy)
ANSA mentioned the place where Bolsonaro fulfills the decision of the minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes: a State room, dedicated to high-ranking authorities.
Journalists also drew attention to the fact that the former president’s son, senator Flávio Bolsonaro, called on supporters to hold a vigil in front of the condominium where his father lived.
The Guardian (UK)
The newspaper cited the Brazilian justice system’s fear that Bolsonaro could take refuge in an embassy. A number of diplomatic representations are located just a few kilometers from the former president’s home.
EL Mundo (Spain)
EL Mundo highlights an excerpt from the order issued by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, where the intention to guarantee public order is mentioned.
Al Jazeera (Qatar)
For the Al Jazeera network, Bolsonaro’s trip to prison comes days before the Federal Supreme Court determines that the former president begins serving a 27-year prison sentence for trying to lead a coup d’état.
