Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may transition to a semi-open prison regime by 2032 after serving approximately six years and ten months of his 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow Brazil's democratic government, legal analysts revealed this week. The Supreme Federal Court's final ruling this year convicted him of leading an armed criminal organization and orchestrating violent attacks on constitutional order.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered Bolsonaro's confinement in a 12-square-meter cell at Brasilia's Federal Police headquarters following reports of an alleged escape attempt. Under Brazilian law, prisoners convicted of violent crimes must serve 25% of their sentence before requesting reduced restrictions.
University of Sao Paulo criminologist Mauricio Dieter calculated that Bolsonaro's 9,945-day sentence would allow eligibility for semi-open conditions in late 2032. The 68-year-old former leader, barred from public office since 2023, faces additional legal challenges including corruption investigations.
This development comes as Brazil's judiciary continues addressing political violence linked to the 2022 election disputes. Observers note the case sets a precedent for accountability of high-ranking officials in Latin America's largest democracy.
