Bolsonaro's Transfer to Spacious Papudinha Prison Cell Amid Health Concerns and Political Debate
Former President Jair Bolsonaro has been transferred to a spacious prison cell at Papudinha amid health concerns, with political figures divided over his treatment and calls for house arrest.
- • Bolsonaro transferred to Papudinha facility with a cell size comparable to a two-bedroom apartment.
- • His new cell includes kitchen, bathroom, living area, and private outdoor space with five daily meals provided.
- • Michelle Bolsonaro met with STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes before transfer decision and expressed thanks to supporters and Federal Police.
- • Minister Moraes refuted claims of poor prison conditions and mentioned a possible move to a more favorable State Major Room.
- • Political figures like São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas pushed for Bolsonaro's house arrest citing health risks, while others criticized current treatment.
Key details
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was transferred to the Papudinha prison facility, a move viewed by supporters as a harm reduction measure amid concerns about his health after recent surgery and a fall in custody. His new cell measures approximately 64.83 square meters—comparable in size to a two-bedroom apartment—and includes amenities such as a bathroom with hot shower, kitchen, laundry area, bedroom, living room, and a private outdoor space for sunbathing and exercise. The facility offers five daily meals and allows for visits, consultations, and lawyer meetings in ample, well-equipped areas.
This transfer followed a meeting between Bolsonaro's wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, and Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes, held hours before the decision was announced. Michelle expressed gratitude toward the Federal Police for their care and thanked federal deputies supporting her husband's cause. São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas also advocated publicly for Bolsonaro's house arrest to facilitate better care given his health.
Minister Moraes dismissed previous accusations by Bolsonaro's family and lawyers about inadequate prison conditions, citing a "total absence of veracity" regarding claims of insufficient space, lack of sunlight, or air conditioning. Moraes further indicated the possibility of transferring Bolsonaro to an even more favorable environment within the State Major Room, which could offer complete isolation, longer family visits, and the freedom to exercise and sunbathe at any time.
Despite these developments, certain political figures, such as Rogério Marinho and Cabo Gilberto Silva, criticized the treatment and continue to call for Bolsonaro's release to house arrest, emphasizing his age and health challenges.
Bolsonaro's move to Papudinha marks a significant shift from previous confinement at the Federal Police headquarters and highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding his incarceration conditions and treatment.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
