Supreme Court's Restrictions on Bolsonaro: A Legal Tightrope

Justice Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court refrained from arresting Jair Bolsonaro despite his breach of imposed restrictions. The former president's legal team seeks clarification on these restrictions, while Moraes warns of possible future imprisonment for any further violations linked to his alleged coup plot.

In a significant judicial decision, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes opted not to arrest former President Jair Bolsonaro despite acknowledging an "isolated" breach of court-imposed restrictions. Moraes emphasized the potential for future imprisonment should Bolsonaro violate these legal boundaries again.

The case centers around Bolsonaro's alleged involvement in a coup plot and interaction with U.S. President Donald Trump, who criticized the legal actions with economic threats. As part of the case, Moraes had ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle bracelet and banned social media use.

The most recent court discussions clarified restrictions that don't block Bolsonaro from interviews but reiterate the initial restraint orders. Bolsonaro's defense claims compliance, seeking more precise terms from the court to avoid any future legal transgressions.

(With inputs from agencies.)