Brazilian Police Search Jair Bolsonaro's Home, Impose Ankle Monitor as Trump Speaks Out

Brazilian authorities have launched a significant operation targeting former President Jair Bolsonaro, with police confirming searches at both his home and political headquarters. While officials have remained tight-lipped on whether Bolsonaro himself was the direct focus of the two search and seizure warrants executed on Friday, local reports leave little doubt that the controversial ex-leader is at the center of this storm.

In a striking escalation, Bolsonaro has been slapped with stringent restrictions. Reports indicate he must now wear an ankle monitor, a measure typically reserved for those under intense scrutiny. Beyond that, he’s been barred from using social media and forbidden from contacting others tied to the ongoing investigation—including his own son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, a Brazilian lawmaker with known connections to former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Adding to the constraints, Bolsonaro is reportedly under a strict curfew, unable to leave his home between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and prohibited from engaging with foreign diplomats or ambassadors. These measures paint a picture of a man increasingly hemmed in by legal pressures.

Meanwhile, across the ocean, Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Bolsonaro, publicly decrying what he calls an 'unjust system' targeting his ally. In a letter shared on Truth Social, Trump demanded an immediate end to what he described as 'terrible treatment,' amplifying the international spotlight on this unfolding drama.

As this story develops, the implications for Brazil’s political landscape—and Bolsonaro’s future—remain uncertain. One thing is clear: the former president is far from out of the woods.