Brazil Supreme Court orders Bolsonaro's transfer to penitentiary complex
BRASILIA, Jan 15 — Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to be transferred to the Papuda Penitentiary Complex in Brasilia, a court decision showed on Thursday.
The order was issued as part of an ongoing investigation into Bolsonaro's alleged involvement in anti-democratic acts.
Bolsonaro, who served as president from 2019 to 2022, has faced multiple legal challenges since leaving office.
The Papuda complex is a federal prison facility known for housing high-profile inmates.
Justice Moraes cited security concerns and procedural requirements for the transfer.
Bolsonaro's legal team has not yet issued a public statement on the decision.
The Supreme Court has been overseeing cases related to the 2023 anti-government protests.
This move follows earlier rulings that restricted Bolsonaro's political activities.
Authorities are coordinating the logistics of the transfer with federal police.
Further court hearings are scheduled to address related charges in the coming weeks.