Jair Bolsonaro, who has been incarcerated since January in the 19th Military Police Battalion of the Federal District, spends his time between political and personal visits as he seeks to strategize for the upcoming elections. He has shared with allies that he experiences frequent nightmares and has lost his appetite, opting to eat less to avoid hiccups. Furthermore, he expressed apprehension that his son Flávio Bolsonaro could be targeted for an attack similar to the one he faced during the 2018 elections.

During his visits, Bolsonaro has also lamented his limited access to the political developments happening outside his confinement. While he has the ability to watch open TV, this is restricted to only a few hours each day. These insights were gathered by Folha from at least six individuals who visited him in prison over recent weeks, indicating a growing concern regarding his political relevance despite his incarceration.

The former Secretary of Land Affairs, Nabhan Garcia, visited Bolsonaro recently and conveyed that the former president asked him to send a message to Flávio, urging him to take extra precautions. This not only highlights Bolsonaro's ongoing anxieties regarding his family's safety but also underlines the precarious nature of his political future amid his imprisonment as he attempts to remain connected to the political landscape.