Brazil's Bolsonaro placed under house arrest amid political tensions
TL;DR
The US has increased efforts to support Jair Bolsonaro in avoiding jail over alleged coup plotting, with the State Department condemning his house arrest and hinting at sanctions against Brazilian judges, sparking protests and political tensions in Brazil.
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- US steps up efforts to help Bolsonaro avoid jail over alleged coup plot The Guardian
- Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested, adding to tensions with Trump Reuters
- US condemns Brazil Supreme Court order for house arrest for ex-President Jair Bolsonaro CNN
- Brazil Supreme Court orders house arrest for Trump ally Bolsonaro The Hill
- Jair Bolsonaro ordered to house arrest as judge escalates prosecution The Washington Post
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