Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Arrested on Flight Risk Fears
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A Brazilian court has ordered the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Authorities took him into custody after determining he presents a significant flight risk.
The arrest is connected to an ongoing criminal investigation. Officials suspect Bolsonaro tampered with a court-ordered ankle bracelet.
They allege this was part of a plan to evade justice. The former president has denied any wrongdoing in this and other cases against him.