Brazil’s Supreme Court rejects Jair Bolsonaro’s request for house arrest
Brazil's Supreme Court has denied Jair Bolsonaro's request for house arrest, filed on humanitarian grounds due to recent health issues. The former president, who underwent treatment for hiccups and a hernia, is currently imprisoned at the federal police headquarters in Brasilia.
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Open questions and key claims
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is the name selected by Jair Bolsonaro to represent the party in the presidential race.
Lula emerged victorious in the second round, squeaking out a slim victory with 50.9 percent of the vote.
One lawmaker said the proposed law would see Bolsonaro's sentence cut to two years and four months in prison.
Flavio Bolsonaro said he conveyed to his father that he would not shrink from the 2026 race.
Flávio Bolsonaro posted that the bill wasn't exactly what they wanted but it's what was possible.
Lula promised to veto the bill that could reduce Bolsonaro's sentence.
Bolsonaro's 'condition is stable' following his second procedure.
A recent opinion poll showed that most Brazilians opposed reducing the sentences.
Who and where
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