<p class="speakable">Brazilian police have reportedly searched the home and political headquarters of former President <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/jair-bolsonaro" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Jair Bolsonaro</a>. On Friday, police confirmed they carried out "two search and seizure warrants," but did not specify whether Bolsonaro was the target, but local media outlets are reporting that he was.</p><p class="speakable">Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/brazil-bolsonaro-investigation-supreme-court-b1e2c1fbb7f776103895b6efca94af4f" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">the Associated Press</a>. Additionally, Bolsonaro has reportedly been banned from using social media or contacting others under investigation, the Associated Press reported, citing local media. This would include his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, a Brazilian lawmaker residing in the U.S. who is known for having ties to President <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/donald-trump" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/world/world-regions/brazil" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Media outlets in Brazil</a> are also reporting that the former president has been forbidden from leaving home between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Additionally, Bolsonaro is reportedly prohibited from contacting foreign ambassadors and diplomats.</p><p>On Thursday, Trump called for an immediate end to the trial, saying that Bolsonaro is the victim of an "unjust system."</p><p>"I have seen the terrible treatment you are receiving at the hands of an unjust system turned against you. This should end immediately!" Trump wrote in a letter he sent to Bolsonaro, which the president posted on his Truth Social account Thursday evening. </p><p><i>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.</i></p>

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