Jair Bolsonaro arrested after being deemed a flight risk

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5. ' The court filing highlights that the US embassy in the capital, Brasilia, is located around 13km (8 miles) from Bolson

I would not put it past Trump to help him in any way he can.



https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/22/far-right-former-president-jair-bolsonaro-arrested-in-brazil

...........Part of Justice Moraes's decision was the possibility of Bolsonaro's "relocation to embassies near the residence, considering that the investigations revealed a history of planning to request asylum through a diplomatic representation", a statement said.

The court filing highlights that the US embassy in the capital, Brasilia, is located around 13km (8 miles) from Bolsonaro's home.

Bolsonaro's legal woes have drawn the ire of fellow right-wing populist US President Donald Trump, prompting him to impose a 50% tariff on imports of Brazilian goods.

Bolsonaro is being held in a Federal Police station in Brasilia and will undergo a custody hearing on Sunday.