The former Brazilian leader has been detained after authorities concluded he posed a definite escape threat while under house arrest.
The former head of state was convicted of planning a armed takeover in September and given more than over two decades in jail, but he continued under confinement pending appeals.
Top Judicial Official Justice Moraes said the decision to arrest the septuagenarian politician was a safety action after recent developments emerged.
This encompassed attempting to break his ankle monitor and a invitation to a supporters' gathering that could facilitate a chance to flee".
Court Filing Details Escape Risks
In a paperwork permitting the arrest, the magistrate said data from the centre monitoring the former president's confinement suggested the one-time head of state's aim to disable the electronic ankle bracelet to ensure success in his flight.
This, it said, would be made easier by the chaos caused by the demonstration called by his son.
His son, Flávio, who holds office as a senator, called for a meeting of his supporters near the former president's residence to take place on Saturday night.
Flávio Bolsonaro wrote on online platforms on Friday: "Are you going to fight for your homeland, or observe everything from your smartphone there on your settee? I invite you to battle with us."
He said the gathering would be so followers could offer prayers for his health and for the restoration of democratic rule in our nation."
Foreign Shelter Risks
Part of the magistrate's determination was the chance of Bolsonaro's move to embassies near the residence, considering that the probes revealed a background of arranging to seek refuge through a embassy office", a announcement said.
The court filing highlights that the American diplomatic mission in the federal district, the capital city, is located around 13km from the former president's residence.
Worldwide Consequences
His judicial problems have provoked anger from fellow right-wing populist United States President President Trump, causing him to implement a 50% tariff on goods coming from Brazil.
He is being detained in a federal law enforcement building in Brasilia and will have a imprisonment assessment on the next day.
Recent Judicial Appeals
It was only on the previous day that the his legal team asked the Supreme Court to permit him to complete his entire prison term under domestic detention, with tracking devices.
They also petitioned that the former president be permitted to depart his residence for medical care, saying he demanded regular treatment for lung conditions and other ailments.
Context of Sentencing
He was found guilty of orchestrating a conspiracy aimed at maintaining his control after he failed to win the presidential race to his ideological adversary, President Lula.
Top judicial officials said that he knew of a scheme which involved plans to murder his opponent and his vice-presidential running mate, Geraldo Alckmin, and to detain and kill Alexandre de Moraes - the Supreme Court justice who has been overseeing the former president's case.
The scheme was prevented because it couldn't obtain the support of the military leaders. Lula was inaugurated without issue on 1 January 2023.
But a seven days after, on January 8th, thousands of Bolsonaro supporters invaded and destroyed public facilities in the capital, Brazil's capital.
The police took action and around 1,500 people were arrested.
The justices found that the protesters had been incited by the former president whose plan, they said, was for the national armed forces to step in, restore order and bring him back to power.
At the period, the legal team called the 27 years and three months sentence unreasonably severe".
He was also banned from seeking elected position until the year 2060 - eight years after the completion of his term.
The ex-leader called the court case a targeted investigation" and said it was intended to stop him participating in the next presidential race.
