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News|Jair BolsonaroBrazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplicesMove comes after a former police chief convicted in the coup plot was caught in Paraguay trying to flee to El Salvador.

## House Arrest Orders Issued for Bolsonaro Supporters

House Arrest Orders Issued for Bolsonaro Supporters

Brazil's Supreme Court has issued house arrest orders for ten individuals convicted of participating in a plot aimed at maintaining former President Jair Bolsonaro in power following his electoral defeat in 2022. Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes made this decision on Saturday.

A former police commander, previously convicted in the plot, was apprehended in Paraguay while attempting to flee to El Salvador with a falsified passport. This arrest prompted further actions by the Brazilian authorities.

Silvinei Vasques, former director of Brazil's federal highway police, was extradited to Brazil and placed in pre-trial detention after removing his ankle monitor and fleeing to Paraguay.

The individuals under house arrest were previously appealing their convictions and had been subject to cautionary measures such as electronic monitoring. In addition to house arrest, they are prohibited from receiving visits, using social media, or contacting others under investigation. They must also surrender their passports and firearm permits.

Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes made this decision on Saturday.
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Filipe Martins, a former adviser to Bolsonaro, is among those affected. His legal representative indicated plans to appeal the decision, questioning the necessity of the new measures since Martins was already under restrictions.

In September, the Supreme Court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for conspiring to remain in power post-election. Bolsonaro denies any misconduct. Other officials, including former intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem, have also been convicted, with Ramagem reportedly fleeing to the United States.

Bolsonaro's Health and Legal Developments

Currently serving a prison sentence, Bolsonaro has been hospitalized following surgery for persistent health issues. His legal troubles are part of a broader judicial process scrutinizing actions taken during and after the 2022 election.

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International Reactions and Trade Implications

Initially, the United States imposed sanctions and increased tariffs on Brazilian imports in response to the proceedings against Bolsonaro. However, these measures have been relaxed following Bolsonaro's conviction, with recent adjustments to tariffs on Brazilian exports such as beef and coffee.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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