Brazilian police search ex-president Bolsonaro’s home for weapons

Brazil’s federal police conducted a search of former president Jair Bolsonaro’s residence on Wednesday, looking for firearms and ammunition, according to reports. The search warrant was authorised by a judge at Brazil’s Supreme Court.The operation is the latest development in ongoing investigations into Bolsonaro, who left office in January 2023 after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The former right-wing leader has faced mounting legal challenges in recent months, including various investigations into his conduct during and after his presidency.The search signals continued judicial scrutiny of Bolsonaro, whose tenure was marked by controversy and polarisation in Brazil. The specifics of what officers were looking for, or whether they recovered any items during the search, have not yet been fully detailed.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.