The US State Department has condemned a Brazilian Supreme Court order for the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial over an alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election.

The former president faces trial for allegedly plotting to commit a coup to remain in office despite his defeat in the 2022 election. This latest move is unlikely to improve relations with Donald Trump,

Brazil's Supreme Court placed Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, highlighting the judiciary's resolve despite U.S. sanctions and tariffs from Trump.