Brazil's Supreme Court allows service worker access to Bolsonaro's house arrest residence
Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized a service provider access to former President Jair Bolsonaro's residence.
- Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest for health reasons following shoulder surgery and pneumonia.
- The access is for necessary repairs and maintenance at the property, with strict security protocols in place.
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has granted permission for a service provider to enter the residence of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro is currently under a humanitarian house arrest due to health issues, including recovery from shoulder surgery and a previous bout of pneumonia. The authorization, issued on Friday, allows the professional access on June 9, 10, and 11, between 8 AM and 5 PM, to carry out essential repairs and maintenance. These tasks include fixing a hydraulic leak, servicing external fixtures, and repairing external cladding. The defense team for Bolsonaro had requested this access, citing the necessity of these interventions. Justice Moraes has implemented strict security measures, requiring the worker to undergo a security check before entering the property and mandating that all personal electronic devices be surrendered to security personnel during the visit. Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months for crimes including criminal conspiracy and attempting a coup, has been confined to his home since late March. Medical reports indicate he is still experiencing significant limitations in movement and stiffness in his right shoulder following his surgery.
Originally published by Estadรฃo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.