Bolsonaro's Desperate Gambit: Former Brazilian President Arrested Over Tampered Ankle Monitor
In a bizarre turn of events, Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro was arrested early Saturday morning after his electronic ankle monitor was found to have been tampered with "out of curiosity". The 70-year-old politician, who is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for masterminding a military coup, had been living under house arrest in Brasília.
According to a video released by the supreme court, Bolsonaro admitted to a security official that he had used a soldering iron to damage his ankle monitor. The device was badly damaged and burned on both sides, but still attached to his ankle. The move has raised concerns about Bolsonaro's intentions, with some speculating that the arrest could be an attempt to distract from his planned escape to a foreign embassy.
The supreme court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, had ordered Bolsonaro's arrest after fears that he might make a run for one of Brasília's diplomatic compounds to avoid punishment. Bolsonaro had been accused of seeking asylum in Argentina and Hungary, among other countries.
Bolsonaro's supporters have been planning a "vigil" outside his luxury condominium, with some even calling it a "last stand". However, the arrest has brought relief to many Brazilians who have long been critical of the former president's actions. As one supporter tweeted: "Brazil just succeeded where America failed. Bringing a former president who assaulted democracy to justice."
Bolsonaro's lawyers have vowed to appeal against his detention, claiming it puts their client's life at risk due to his fragile health. However, for many Brazilians, the arrest marks a significant victory in the fight against corruption and authoritarianism.
The incident highlights Bolsonaro's increasingly erratic behavior as he faces imprisonment for his role in the 2022 election crisis. His actions have sparked widespread condemnation, both within Brazil and internationally. As one analyst noted: "Bolsonaro's desperate gambit has finally caught up with him."
In a bizarre turn of events, Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro was arrested early Saturday morning after his electronic ankle monitor was found to have been tampered with "out of curiosity". The 70-year-old politician, who is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for masterminding a military coup, had been living under house arrest in Brasília.
According to a video released by the supreme court, Bolsonaro admitted to a security official that he had used a soldering iron to damage his ankle monitor. The device was badly damaged and burned on both sides, but still attached to his ankle. The move has raised concerns about Bolsonaro's intentions, with some speculating that the arrest could be an attempt to distract from his planned escape to a foreign embassy.
The supreme court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, had ordered Bolsonaro's arrest after fears that he might make a run for one of Brasília's diplomatic compounds to avoid punishment. Bolsonaro had been accused of seeking asylum in Argentina and Hungary, among other countries.
Bolsonaro's supporters have been planning a "vigil" outside his luxury condominium, with some even calling it a "last stand". However, the arrest has brought relief to many Brazilians who have long been critical of the former president's actions. As one supporter tweeted: "Brazil just succeeded where America failed. Bringing a former president who assaulted democracy to justice."
Bolsonaro's lawyers have vowed to appeal against his detention, claiming it puts their client's life at risk due to his fragile health. However, for many Brazilians, the arrest marks a significant victory in the fight against corruption and authoritarianism.
The incident highlights Bolsonaro's increasingly erratic behavior as he faces imprisonment for his role in the 2022 election crisis. His actions have sparked widespread condemnation, both within Brazil and internationally. As one analyst noted: "Bolsonaro's desperate gambit has finally caught up with him."
It's crazy to think that someone who has caused so much harm to Brazil and its people thought they could just tamper with their ankle monitor like it was a toy 
. I mean, come on, Jair Bolsonaro, you're 70 years old and still trying to pull off some kind of wild escape plan? 
It's almost sad that he's resorting to this desperate move.
As someone who cares deeply about social and environmental issues, it's frustrating to see people like Bolsonaro getting away with stuff for too long.
. Will there be a big cry fest outside his condo? 
. Let's keep pushing forward and holding each other accountable! 
! I mean, Bolsonaro is already serving a serious prison sentence for his role in the coup, but now he's trying to pull a fast one on the system by tampering with his ankle monitor 
. It's just so desperate and pathetic 
. I'm glad to see the authorities finally taking action and bringing some justice to Brazil 
. His supporters are still out there, but let's be real, they're just clinging to power like losers 
. It's time for Bolsonaro to face the consequences of his actions and serve his sentence without any more drama 
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! I mean, who wouldn't want to see the guy who basically brought chaos to their country get what's coming to him? Like, he thought he was above the law and that democracy could be just waved away? Newsflash, Bolsonaro: justice is blind and it doesn't care about your age or wealth 
. This arrest is like a fresh start for Brazil, you know? They're taking back control and showing that they won't tolerate anyone who tries to undermine their democracy. I'm all about the silver lining here 
, because even though Bolsonaro's plans didn't work out, it just means he'll be spending his days thinking about what could've been instead of plotting his next move 
. This whole "tampering with ankle monitor" thing is just a weak attempt to distract us from your true intentions.
. We need more politicians like this who are willing to take responsibility for their actions instead of trying to weasel out of them 
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. I mean, come on, who uses a soldering iron to tamper with their own ankle monitor? Sounds like something out of a spy movie... or a desperate attempt to escape accountability 
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I gotta say, this is a crazy situation 
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. The guy was trying to pull off some crazy stunts and now look where it got him 
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. Bolsonaro needs to face the music and take responsibility for his actions. This whole thing has been quite the drama, but justice is finally being served 
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. Seriously though, it's wild how desperate he is to avoid punishment. Some people are calling him out for this and I'm like "Yaaas, justice has been served!" 
. i mean, his whole thing about being a hero for the military coup and all that... yeah no 
. anyway, good riddance to bad rubbish, right? 
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[A picture of a soldering iron with a burning ankle monitor in the background]
[A meme of a person flexing with a red fist and the words "Justice is coming for you"]
... people are saying maybe hes trying to make a break for it to some foreign embassy 
even if his lawyers are gonna try to appeal, at least he can't escape justice now