Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested by federal police as he is deemed a flight risk ahead of his impending 27-year prison sentence. The authorities acted on suspicions that Bolsonaro was planning to flee Brazil to avoid incarceration. This decision comes after a Supreme Court order for his arrest to ensure public order and prevent any attempted escapes. Bolsonaro, known for his polarizing political stance, was taken into custody just days before he was set to begin serving his sentence. His legal team has requested that he be allowed to serve his time under house arrest, citing health concerns.