Brazil's Supreme Court likely to extend Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest

Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court is expected to extend former president Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest as a new medical report indicates a worsening health condition. The report notes intensified chronic hiccups, extreme fatigue, and balance instability, requiring high‑dose medication and recommending further exams such as a digestive endoscopy.

Bolsonaro’s current 90‑day home‑detention order, granted for medical reasons after a severe bout of broncopneumonia and a shoulder surgery, is set to expire around June 25. He is serving a 27‑year‑3‑month sentence for an alleged coup‑attempt. The anticipated extension aims to keep him under treatment and monitoring without transfer to a regular prison.

If approved, the extension would continue his confinement at home while authorities assess his health and determine any further legal steps.