Supreme Court Orders Drone Ban Near Bolsonaro's Residence During House Arrest
Brazil’s Supreme Court enforces strict security measures including a drone ban around former President Jair Bolsonaro’s house arrest location in Brasília.
- • Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes bans drones within 100 meters of Bolsonaro’s residence.
- • Bolsonaro is under a 90-day humanitarian house arrest due to health issues, monitored by an electronic ankle bracelet.
- • Military police enforce drone restrictions with authority to shoot down and arrest unauthorized operators.
- • Bolsonaro was recently hospitalized for bilateral pneumonia and was sentenced previously to over 27 years for a coup plot.
Key details
Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has issued a prohibition on drone flights within a 100-meter radius of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home in Brasília, where Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest. This measure was implemented following Bolsonaro's recent release from DF Star Hospital on March 27, where he was treated for bilateral pneumonia caused by aspiration.
The restriction is strictly enforced by the military police, who are tasked with preventing unauthorized drone flights due to significant security concerns and violations of regulated airspace around Bolsonaro’s residence in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood. Moraes authorized law enforcement to take decisive action against drone operators violating the ban, including shooting down drones, seizing equipment, and arresting those responsible.
Bolsonaro was placed under humanitarian house arrest on March 24 for an initial 90-day period, granted by Moraes due to his declining health condition. The situation will be reviewed at the end of this period, potentially involving additional medical assessments. Bolsonaro, previously sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for involvement in a coup plot, is also being monitored via electronic ankle bracelet, a condition mandated after his attempted tampering with the device.
Security measures around Bolsonaro’s residence remain stringent, with the military police guarding to prevent any attempts to escape. These developments underscore ongoing efforts by Brazil’s judiciary to maintain control and oversight of Bolsonaro’s confinement, balancing legal enforcement with humanitarian considerations due to his health.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
