Jair Bolsonaro's legal team has made another appeal for house arrest, grounding their request in claims of his severe health conditions. They argue that the former president is experiencing significant and deteriorating health issues, which pose a concrete risk of sudden health crises while he remains incarcerated in the Papudinha facility in Brasília. This appeal has been formally submitted to the Brazilian Supreme Court, seeking intervention from Minister Alexandre de Moraes.

The timing of this new request follows a recent medical assessment conducted by the Federal Police, which concluded that although Bolsonaro requires special care due to health concerns and is at risk of falling, he does not need hospitalization. The assessment was commissioned by Minister Moraes, and it provides a critical basis for the defense's arguments concerning the former president’s safety and wellbeing while imprisoned.

As Bolsonaro’s defense pushes for his release to house arrest, this situation unfolds amidst Brazil's broader political and judicial context, where the former president's legal challenges continue to draw public attention and scrutiny. The outcomes of these legal battles are significant not only for Bolsonaro's personal future but also for the political landscape in Brazil as it reflects ongoing tensions within the judiciary and former government leadership.