Why arresto Is Trending Today?

Allies of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro are pushing for an amnesty and threatening to paralyze Congress following his arrest under house arrest. Bolsonaro's son, Eduardo, has stated that he expects further sanctions from the United States in response to his father's arrest.

The Supreme Court of Brazil has ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro. This decision comes after Bolsonaro was found to have violated judicial orders. The court has also seized his cell phones.