The former Brazilian leader has been detained after authorities concluded he posed a serious risk of fleeing while under domestic detention.
The former head of state was found guilty of orchestrating a military coup in last fall and given more than 27 years in prison, but he remained under house arrest pending court reviews.
Top Judicial Official the presiding justice said the move to detain the elderly politician was a safety action after fresh information were revealed.
This encompassed attempting to break his ankle monitor and a invitation to a demonstration that could enable a chance to flee".
Court Filing Details Escape Concerns
In a document approving the arrest, Justice Moraes said data from the unit overseeing the former president's confinement suggested the one-time head of state's plan to remove the surveillance device to guarantee victory in his getaway".
This, it said, would be made easier by the confusion caused by the protest called by his son.
His child, Flávio, who serves as a congressional representative, called for a assembly of his followers near the former president's residence to take place on the weekend.
The senator wrote on online platforms on Friday: Will you battle for your homeland, or watch it all from your phone there on your sofa? I call on you to battle with us."
He said the vigil would be so supporters could offer prayers for his physical condition and for the restoration of democratic rule in our country."
Diplomatic Refuge Fears
Part of Justice Moraes's ruling was the potential of his move to foreign missions near the residence, considering that the investigations revealed a history of organizing to request asylum through a consular facility", a declaration said.
The legal document highlights that the United States embassy in the national capital, the capital city, is situated around 13km from the former president's residence.
Global Responses
His judicial problems have provoked anger from fellow conservative nationalist American leader President Trump, leading him to implement a half-rate duty on goods coming from Brazil.
Bolsonaro is being detained in a federal law enforcement building in Brasilia and will have a custody hearing on the next day.
Recent Judicial Appeals
It was only on last Friday that the former president's lawyers asked the Top Court to allow him to fulfill his full incarceration period under house arrest, with digital surveillance.
They also petitioned that he be authorized to exit his dwelling for medical care, saying he required ongoing care for lung conditions and other illnesses.
Background on Conviction
The former president was found guilty of leading a scheme aimed at maintaining his control after he lost the presidential race to his political opponent, Lula.
Top judicial officials said that he had knowledge of a scheme which included plans to assassinate Lula and his vice-presidential running mate, Alckmin, and to detain and kill Alexandre de Moraes - the High Court judge who has been managing his judicial proceedings.
The scheme was stopped because it failed to get the endorsement of the military leaders. His successor was sworn in without problem on 1 January 2023.
But a week later, on January 8th, many his backers attacked and damaged public facilities in the capital, Brazil's capital.
The law enforcement stepped in and around fifteen hundred individuals were taken into custody.
The magistrates found that the protesters had been encouraged by the former president whose scheme, they said, was for the national armed forces to step in, bring back stability and return him to office.
At the moment, his attorneys called the over 27-year sentence extremely harsh.
He was also banned from campaigning for office until 2060 - eight years after the end of his sentence.
The one-time head of state called the trial a targeted investigation" and said it was intended to stop him running in the next presidential race.
