Brazil's Prosecutor General Given 48-Hour Deadline to Respond on Bolsonaro's Defense Amid Increased Surveillance and Jurisdiction Proposal

Brazil's Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) is expected to issue a statement next week regarding former President Jair Bolsonaro's explanations to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) concerning allegations of non-compliance with precautionary measures. Bolsonaro's defense denies any breach of these measures or risk of flight, characterizing the Federal Police report as politically motivated. The STF has notified the PGR and given it 48 hours to provide an opinion on Bolsonaro's defense. Meanwhile, the PGR has formally requested increased surveillance on Bolsonaro, recommending that police maintain full-time readiness teams to monitor compliance with the precautionary measures. Interlocutors within the STF suggest that Bolsonaro's situation should not be aggravated until the trial concludes, with the court aiming to avoid new restrictive measures before judgment. Additionally, opposition forces are seeking to approve a "double degree of jurisdiction" for those convicted by STF panels, a move seen as potentially benefiting Bolsonaro. The PGR's deadline to respond is set for Wednesday, with ongoing discussions about implementing extraordinary measures amid concerns of a possible flight risk.