Bolsonaro Brother Claims Mega da Virada Prize Was Cashed by Someone Else
- Renato Bolsonaro (PL) usou as redes sociais nesta segunda-feira (26) para reclamar que não conseguiu retirar o prêmio de R$ 216,76 feito por ele e pelo irmão, Jair Bolsonaro...
- A tentativa de resgatar o prêmio ocorreu no dia 20 de janeiro na lotérica de Miracatu.
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest on January 27, 2026, as part of an investigation into alleged attempts to undermine the 2022 presidential election,...
Renato Bolsonaro (PL) usou as redes sociais nesta segunda-feira (26) para reclamar que não conseguiu retirar o prêmio de R$ 216,76 feito por ele e pelo irmão, Jair Bolsonaro (PL), no concurso da Mega da Virada de 2025. Segundo ele, a lotérica o informou que outra pessoa já havia retirado o valor.
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A tentativa de resgatar o prêmio ocorreu no dia 20 de janeiro na lotérica de Miracatu. Renato, que é pré-candidato a deputado
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1º ato – Bolsonaro perde eleição para Lula, iniciando questionamentos infundados sobre integridade do pleito (Foto: Lula Marques, Agência Brasil)
2º ato - Ex-presidente e aliados espalham fake news de fraude eleitoral, incitando apoiadores contra transição (Foto: Tânia Rêgo, Agência Brasil)
4º ato – Apoiadores invadem Congresso, STF e Planalto em Brasília, ato visto como tentativa de golpe orquestrada por rede bolsonarista (Foto: Antonio Augusto, STF)
5º ato – PF inicia investigações sobre trama golpista, coletando provas de reuniões e comunicações de Bolsonaro com militares (Foto: Reprodução; Redes Sociais)
Bolsonaro Placed Under House arrest in Election Probe
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest on January 27, 2026, as part of an investigation into alleged attempts to undermine the 2022 presidential election, according to a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The order requires Bolsonaro to surrender his passport and restricts his dialog to onyl his legal team.
The Investigation
The investigation centers on accusations that Bolsonaro and his allies conspired to spread disinformation and incite violence in an effort to overturn the election results. Specifically, authorities are examining claims that Bolsonaro was aware of and possibly supported a draft decree proposing measures to intervene in the electoral process. This draft allegedly outlined steps to potentially declare a state of defense and arrest political opponents.
Federal police conducted searches at Bolsonaro’s residences in march 2024, seizing his cell phone and other electronic devices. The warrant cited concerns that Bolsonaro used encrypted messaging apps to coordinate efforts to discredit the election. Reuters reported on the search warrants and the focus on encrypted communications.
Use of Electronic Monitoring
Bolsonaro is currently wearing an electronic ankle monitor,a common practice in Brazil for individuals under house arrest. The device uses GPS technology to track his location and ensure he remains within the confines of his residence.
Here’s how electronic monitoring typically works:
- GPS Tracking: The ankle monitor continuously transmits location data to authorities.
- Geofencing: Authorities establish virtual boundaries (geofences) around the individual’s permitted area.
- Alerts: If the individual attempts to leave the designated area, an alert is promptly sent to law enforcement.
- Tamper Detection: The device is designed to detect any attempts to remove or tamper with it.
Previous Legal issues
This is not Bolsonaro’s first encounter with legal scrutiny. He has faced numerous investigations related to his conduct during his presidency, including allegations of inciting the January 8, 2023, attacks on goverment buildings in Brasília.