Flavio Bolsonaro, the right-wing senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, confirmed on Monday that a Supreme Court justice has stripped him of his freedom to travel. The legal order requires him to hand over his passports immediately. He lost the presidential race the previous day and has refused to concede defeat.
The senator framed the judicial action as a political maneuver. "I was served with an order to hand over my passports and I am also banned from leaving the country," Bolsonaro said via social media. He denounced the move as "a clear attempt to intimidate me," suggesting the judiciary is attempting to silence his post-election dissent.
This restriction lands within 24 hours of the vote, a window where Brazilian political figures typically face scrutiny over their conduct during the transition of power. By refusing to acknowledge the result, Bolsonaro has placed himself at odds with the constitutional norms expected of a defeated candidate. The court’s swift intervention signals a zero-tolerance approach toward potential instability in the capital.
Watch for an immediate legal challenge from Bolsonaro’s team, likely arguing the ban violates his rights as a sitting senator. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a formal ruling on the stay request within 48 hours.