Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was detained in his residence in Brasília on Saturday, November 22, following a preventive arrest ordered by the Federal Police (PF) and authorized by Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes. The arrest was prompted by a vigil organized by Bolsonaro's son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, which Moraes cited as a risk factor for potential flight and obstruction of justice. The decision notes that Bolsonaro attempted to remove his electronic ankle monitor around midnight, aiming to facilitate a possible escape. The arrest was carried out without shackles and with respect to Bolsonaro's dignity, as per Moraes' instructions. Bolsonaro was taken to the PF superintendence in Brasília, where he underwent a body examination and will remain in a specially prepared 'State Room' similar to the one used for Lula in Curitiba. The arrest is a precautionary measure unrelated to Bolsonaro's recent conviction of 27 years and 3 months for attempting a coup, which is still under appeal. The decision highlighted Bolsonaro's previous plans to flee to Argentina and noted that some of his allies had left the country to avoid justice, reinforcing the perceived risk of flight. Bolsonaro's legal situation remains complex, as he is also declared ineligible and is the target of other investigations. The arrest follows tensions over his electronic monitor violation, which Moraes indicated could have enabled his escape, and the proximity of his residence to the US embassy, which was also mentioned in the court's considerations.