Justice Holds Off on Bolsonaro's Arrest Amid Restrictions

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes decided not to arrest former President Jair Bolsonaro for a recent breach of restrictions. Moraes warned of potential jail time for further violations. The restraining orders remain, but Bolsonaro is not barred from public interviews.

In a pivotal decision, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes opted against the immediate arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, deeming his recent infractions of imposed restrictions as 'isolated'.

Moraes issued a stern caution to Bolsonaro, stressing that any future breaches would result in incarceration. Despite maintaining the restraining orders, the Justice clarified that Bolsonaro is permitted to give public interviews.

This development underscores the legal scrutiny Bolsonaro faces while balancing his public engagements and compliance with court mandates.

(With inputs from agencies.)