Brazil court freezes Bolsonaro son’s assets as ex-president threatened with arrest over social media use
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Brazil: Supreme Court Threatens Bolsonaro With Arrest Over Order Breach
Above: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the media at Brazil's Congress on July 21, 2025. Image copyright: Mateus Bonomi/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
The Brazilian Supreme Court is acting to protect democratic institutions in the country and to safeguard court proceedings against Bolsonaro from coordinated efforts. A social media ban encompassing third-party accounts is key to preventing Bolsonaro from bypassing restrictions and influencing the investigation.
Right narrative
Brazil's de facto dictator Alexandre de Moraes continues to double down on his persecution against Bolsonaro despite the fact that he has complied with all court decisions, even those clearly illegal. It's clear that these actions are just Brazil's authoritarian regime showing that they will humiliate Bolsonaro because they can.