Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Bolsonaro Moved to Larger Prison
Former President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil has been moved to a larger prison cell in the Papuda Penitentiary Complex in Brasilia.
He is serving a 27-year sentence for trying to stay in power after losing the election.
His new cell is five times bigger than his old one and has a kitchen, a private outdoor area, and a double bed.
He was previously staying in a small room at police headquarters.
The Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the move.
Bolsonaro's family has complained about his previous living conditions, but the judge said the new conditions are still better than regular prison conditions.
Bolsonaro's lawyers have asked for him to be allowed to stay at home instead of in prison, but this request was denied.
Bolsonaro transferred to Papuda Penitentiary Complex in Brasilia.
New cell is five times larger with better amenities.
Sentenced to 27 years for plotting a failed coup.
Previously held in a small room at police headquarters.
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the transfer.
- Who
- Former President Jair Bolsonaro
- What
- Transfer to Papuda Penitentiary Complex
- When
- January 15, 2024
- Where
- Brasilia, Brazil
- Why
- Order by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes
- Person Involved
- Jair Bolsonaro
- Action
- Transfer to Papuda Penitentiary Complex
- Current Sentence
- 27 years for plotting a coup
- Current Location
- Federal Police Superintendency
- New Location
- Building inside Papuda Penitentiary Complex
- Ordering Authority
- Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes
- Date of Decision
- January 15, 2024
- New Cell Size
- 5 times larger than previous room
- New Cell Amenities
- Kitchen, private outdoor area, double bed
