Brazil's political climate saw new turmoil as former President Jair Bolsonaro found himself in the custody of federal police. The ex-leader was detained for cutting off his ankle monitor, allegedly to dodge house arrest measures put in place following his conviction on coup plotting charges.

This arrest adds to Bolsonaro's ongoing legal complications, despite attempted aid from international allies, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had previously rolled back tariffs ostensibly to stall Bolsonaro's prosecution. The decision to detain him came ahead of a gathering planned by his supporters, which posed a potential threat to his monitored confinement.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes, overseeing the case, cited Bolsonaro's past asylum pursuits and potential escape plans as ratio

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