Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle tag over fears he may abscond as coup trial nears end
by Tom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro from World news | The Guardian on (#6YQZV)
Guilty verdict widely expected for Brazil's ex-president accused of plot to seize power after losing 2022 election
Federal police have raided Jair Bolsonaro's Brasilia mansion, banned him from communicating with foreign diplomats and ordered him to wear an electronic ankle tag amid fears Brazil's ex-president may abscond to avoid punishment over an alleged coup attempt.
A supreme court trial examining claims that Bolsonaro masterminded a murderous plot to seize power after losing the 2022 election is expected to reach its conclusion in the coming weeks.
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