Moraes loosens restrictions for Flávio Bolsonaro 13 days before the election

STF decision ends 90-day restriction, but prohibits meetings with electoral purposes and dissemination of the former president's statements

Moraes loosens restrictions for Flávio Bolsonaro 13 days before the election

TL;DR

  • Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized Flávio Bolsonaro to visit his father, Jair Bolsonaro.
  • The restriction had been in place for 90 days since July.
  • Visits are permitted but must not have any political or electoral purpose.
  • Dissemination of Jair Bolsonaro's statements or manifestations, even through third parties, remains forbidden.
  • The decision occurs 13 days before the second round of the presidential election.
  • The STF previously imposed the restriction after Flávio Bolsonaro posted a political letter from his father online.
  • The Public Prosecutor's Office did not oppose the request for renewed visits.