The former Brazilian leader has been arrested after authorities found he posed a serious risk of fleeing while under house arrest.
The former head of state was convicted of planning a armed takeover in last fall and given more than 27 years in jail, but he was staying under house arrest pending appeals.
Top Judicial Official Alexandre de Moraes said the decision to arrest the elderly politician was a precautionary step after fresh information were revealed.
This involved attempting to break his ankle monitor and a invitation to a demonstration that could enable a possible escape.
Court Filing Details Flight Fears
In a document approving the detention, Justice Moraes said intelligence from the unit overseeing his home detention suggested the one-time head of state's plan to remove the surveillance device to guarantee victory in his escape.
This, it said, would be assisted by the disorder caused by the demonstration called by his son.
His child, Flávio, who holds office as a senator, called for a assembly of his backers near Bolsonaro's home to take place on Saturday night.
The senator wrote on digital networks on last Friday: Do you plan to struggle for your homeland, or see it all from your smartphone there on your settee? I invite you to battle with us."
He said the vigil would be so supporters could seek divine intervention for his well-being and for the reestablishment of democratic governance in our land."
Embassy Asylum Concerns
Part of the judge's ruling was the possibility of his move to diplomatic missions near the dwelling, considering that the inquiries revealed a record of organizing to seek refuge through a diplomatic representation", a declaration said.
The court filing highlights that the US embassy in the capital, the capital city, is situated around approximately 13 kilometers from the former president's residence.
International Reactions
His judicial problems have drawn the ire of fellow populist conservative United States President President Trump, prompting him to impose a fifty percent tax on Brazilian product imports.
He is being kept in a Federal Police station in Brazil's capital city and will undergo a detention review on the next day.
Recent Judicial Appeals
It was only on the previous day that the his legal team asked the Top Court to authorize him to complete his entire prison term under home confinement, with digital surveillance.
They also requested that the former president be permitted to depart his residence for medical treatment, saying he demanded frequent medical attention for lung conditions and other health problems.
Details of Guilty Verdict
Bolsonaro was found guilty of orchestrating a plot aimed at retaining his authority after he was defeated in the 2022 election to his political opponent, Lula.
High Court judges said that he was aware of a scheme which involved plans to assassinate his opponent and his VP candidate, Geraldo Alckmin, and to imprison and murder Alexandre de Moraes - the High Court judge who has been overseeing Bolsonaro's trial.
The conspiracy was stopped because it couldn't obtain the backing of the military leaders. The current president was took office without problem on January 1st, 2023.
But a following week, on the eighth of January, numerous his backers invaded and destroyed government buildings in the federal district, the capital city.
The security forces took action and around 1,500 people were taken into custody.
The magistrates found that the rioters had been encouraged by Bolsonaro whose plan, they said, was for the country's army to intervene, reestablish control and reinstate his authority.
At the period, Bolsonaro's lawyers called the 27 years and three months sentence "absurdly excessive.
He was also prohibited from seeking elected position until the year 2060 - eight years later after the conclusion of his imprisonment.
The ex-leader called the court case a "witch hunt and said it was designed to prevent him competing in the 2026 national vote.
