# Jair Bolsonaro house arrest and medical status

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> Updated: 2026-08-17T14:50:24.000Z. Sources: 78. Developments: 2.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a sentence of 27 years and three months for his role in a coup attempt, is currently under humanitarian house arrest following shoulder surgery and recent bouts of bacterial pneumonia.

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has authorized Bolsonaro to temporarily leave his residence for a dental appointment. To maintain security, Moraes mandated that the specific date, time, and location of the procedure remain strictly confidential, warning that any leaks regarding the schedule will result in the immediate cancellation of the authorization.

Logistics must be coordinated between Bolsonaro’s legal team and Lieutenant Colonel Allenson Nascimento Lopes, the Deputy Director of the PMDF Custody Nucleus. While the defense requested that the procedure be performed by his daughter-in-law, dentist Fernanda Antunes Figueira Bolsonaro, the court denied this request. Instead, the court ruled that the appointment should occur at the Medical Center of the Military Police of the Federal District (PMDF) under escort.

Bolsonaro also remains under specific restrictions regarding visitors following a previous incident involving his son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

## Claims

- Jair Bolsonaro is serving a sentence of 27 years and 3 months for involvement in a coup attempt. (disputed by 27 sources)
- Bolsonaro is currently under humanitarian house arrest. (disputed by 21 sources)
- Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized Jair Bolsonaro to leave house arrest for dental treatment. (corroborated by 27 sources)
- The date and time of the appointment must be kept confidential for security reasons. (corroborated by 27 sources)
- The appointment is suggested to take place at the Military Police of the Federal District Medical Center under escort. (corroborated by 27 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Jair Bolsonaro authorized to leave house arrest for dental treatment

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized Jair Bolsonaro to leave house arrest for dental treatment under strict security protocols and secrecy regarding the appointment details.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jair-bolsonaro-authorized-to-leave-house-arrest-for-dental-treatment

### 2026-08-14: Jair Bolsonaro requests leave from house arrest for dental appointment

Jair Bolsonaro has requested permission from the STF to leave house arrest for a dental appointment with his daughter-in-law. He is also undergoing new physical therapy following shoulder surgery.

50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jair-bolsonaro-requests-leave-from-house-arrest-for-dental-appointment

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