Reference News Website, July 19 report - According to the website of Spain's "El País" on July 18, former Brazilian President Bolsonaro was visited by the most feared guest on the morning of July 18 at his home in Brasília: federal police. The police arrived at his residence to install an electronic ankle monitor. Previously, the Federal Supreme Court had determined that Bolsonaro posed an increasing risk of fleeing. This far-right leader is facing judicial trial for leading a coup attempt against current President Lula, and the sentence expected to be announced in September may exceed 40 years.
This police operation occurred after U.S. President Trump wrote a letter to Brazilian authorities to pressure them to help Bolsonaro. The letter even stated that "the trial must end immediately."
As tensions escalated, Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who is presiding over the case, decided to take action in advance to prevent Bolsonaro from seeking asylum with Trump and hiding in the U.S. embassy - a claim that has been circulating for a long time.
After being fitted with an electronic ankle monitor, Bolsonaro told the media that he was being persecuted. He complained, "The suspicion of fleeing is exaggerated. I am a former president of the republic, 70 years old. This is a disgrace." He also said he had never considered leaving Brazil or hiding in the embassy, although he had previously mentioned plans to meet with several ambassadors next week. (Translated by Liu Lifi)
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