Jair Bolsonaro Claims He Tried to Remove Ankle Monitor

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest after a coup attempt conviction, attempted to tamper with his electronic ankle monitor using a soldering iron, claiming “hallucinations” and “paranoia” prompted the action. He denied intentions to escape and attributed his breakdown to changes in medication. Following the incident, he was deemed a flight risk and detained at federal police headquarters in Brasilia. Bolsonaro’s legal team argues for his continued house arrest due to health concerns, though previous requests have been denied.

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