Archive · 19 Jul 2025
Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Amid Election Probe
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is now required to wear an ankle monitor, which tracks his movements.
This is part of an investigation into allegations that he tried to undermine the 2022 election results.
Along with the monitor, he's banned from using social media or contacting others involved in the case.
The monitor uses GPS to let authorities know where he is at all times.
Bolsonaro has described the legal process as a 'witch hunt'.
Bolsonaro is now required to wear an electronic ankle monitor.
He is also prohibited from using social media or contacting other people under investigation.
The Supreme Court issued the order following a raid on his residence and party headquarters.
Bolsonaro is accused of attempting to overturn the 2022 elections.
The ankle monitor tracks the wearer's movements and relays the information via GPS.
- Who
- Jair Bolsonaro and the Brazilian Supreme Court.
- What
- Jair Bolsonaro must wear an ankle monitor and is banned from social media and contacting certain individuals.
- When
- Recently, as of July 18th.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- Due to allegations of attempting to overturn the 2022 elections.
Brazilian Judiciary
Bolsonaro & Supporters
Legality of Actions
Brazilian Judiciary
Bolsonaro's actions warrant investigation and legal restrictions.
Bolsonaro & Supporters
The measures are politically motivated and unjust.
- Person Involved
- Jair Bolsonaro
- Legal Action
- Ankle Monitor, Social Media Ban, Contact Restrictions
- Accusation
- Attempting to overturn the 2022 election
- Monitoring Method
- Electronic Ankle Monitor with GPS
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Related Person
- Eduardo Bolsonaro
Sources
Brazil police search former President Bolsonaro’s home, hq
Bolsonaro grounded! Brazil top court orders former president to wear ankle monitor, bars contact with son
‘Never thought of fleeing…’: Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro hits out at court after ordered to wear ankle monitor
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor - Telegraph India
Brazil police search Bolsonaro’s home, court orders ankle monitor
Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro gagged, shut out: ‘No social media, no diplomacy, no escape’
Brazil court orders raids, restraints on Bolsonaro for colluding with Trump
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Ordered To Wear Ankle Tag Amid Fears He May Flee During Criminal Trial
Exclusive-Bolsonaro says he wants passport to meet with Trump -Reuters interview
Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle tag over fears flight risk concern amid criminal trial
Brazil court orders raids, restraints on Bolsonaro for Trump collusion
Exclusive-Brazil’s Bolsonaro expects lawmaker son to seek U.S. citizenship -Reuters interview
