Brazil’s Former President Bolsonaro’s Home and Political Headquarters Raided by Federal Police
[São Paulo, 18 July 2025] — Brazilian federal police have raided the home and political headquarters of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The operation, carried out on Friday local time, was conducted under search warrants issued by the country’s Supreme Court. While the police statement did not explicitly name Bolsonaro, media reports have confirmed that he was the primary target of the raids.
Jair Bolsonaro served as President of Brazil — Latin America’s largest country — from 2019 to 2022. He is currently on trial before the Supreme Court, accused of plotting to block the transfer of power following his loss in the 2022 presidential election, which was won by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
According to local news outlets, the court has also ordered Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle monitor, imposed a ban on his use of social media, and prohibited him from contacting his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro. Eduardo, a member of Brazil’s parliament, is currently in Washington, DC, where he is lobbying in support of his father.
The raid comes amid remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who issued what many have interpreted as a veiled threat. Trump warned that if Bolsonaro is not granted “legal protection,” he would call for a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods. The statement has sparked renewed tension among Bolsonaro’s supporters.
Analysts say the timing and backdrop of the raids suggest that Brazil may be entering a deeper phase of political and diplomatic complexity.
