Carlos says Jair Bolsonaro is weakened in house arrest
Graduated in journalism from the State University of Bahia. Has worked for newspapers JC Concursos, Folha de S.Paulo, and O Estado de S.Paulo. Was a reporter for the portals Datagro and Broto. Has been a reporter for Revista Oeste since March 2026.
TL;DR
- Senator Carlos Bolsonaro visited his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest.
- Carlos reported that Jair Bolsonaro is conscious but physically debilitated, with muscle mass loss and altered appearance.
- The two-hour visit included discussions on politics and football.
- Jair Bolsonaro asked Carlos to convey his regards to Brazilians and expressed missing public contact.
- Carlos Bolsonaro criticized the house arrest conditions, including the electronic monitoring device.
- Carlos intends to visit his father again and continue campaigning to support his brother, Flávio Bolsonaro.
- Carlos expressed gratitude for messages of support to the former president.