Bolsonaro's Legal Battles: U.S. Influence and Brazilian Sovereignty

Brazil's Supreme Court heightened legal pressure on former President Jair Bolsonaro, issuing search warrants and ordering him to wear an ankle monitor. The court action comes as Bolsonaro faces accusations of soliciting interference from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has increased tariffs on Brazilian goods in a seemingly supportive gesture.

Bolsonaro, previously governing Brazil, is barred from contacting certain officials and using social media, amid charges of plotting a coup to prevent rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidency. He views the court orders as a form of political persecution, asserting his innocence and intention to remain in Brazil.

Meanwhile, Trump continues to criticize the legal proceedings, suggesting they are an unjust witch hunt. The ongoing tensions raise concerns about U.S.-Brazil relations, as the Supreme Court evaluates the latest actions against Bolsonaro and their implications for national sovereignty.

(With inputs from agencies.)