Flávio Bolsonaro denounces STF minister Moraes as ‘tirano’ after new restrictions on Jair Bolsonaro

On July 18, 2026, Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes imposed tighter restrictions on former president Jair Bolsonaro’s house‑arrest, suspending all visits for 30 days (except doctors, lawyers and physiotherapists), banning any political‑electoral meetings with the former president until after the 2026 elections, and extending a 90‑day ban on Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s visits.

At a Liberal Party (PL) event in Vitória, Flávio Bolsonaro reacted angrily, calling Moraes a “tirano”, “demon without a soul”, and labeling the decision “illegal, disproportionate, cowardly and cruel”. He pledged “not to bow his head to any tyrant”, vowed to fight the judge’s actions, and said he would support impeachment of Moraes. He also defended the party’s pre‑candidacy for the Espírito Santo governorship, praised mayor Lorenzo Pazolini, and discussed possible vice‑presidential picks, indicating that senatorial Tereza Cristina might be preferred over economist Daniella Marques.

The episode underscores growing institutional tension ahead of Brazil’s 2026 presidential election, with Flávio Bolsonaro positioning himself as a defender of his family and a critic of judicial interference.