Tightening grip by Bolsonaro leaves neighboring countries bracing for impact during hurricane conditions.

The former President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been under house arrest in the Solar de Brasília condominium since April 4. This upscale condominium, located in the Jardim Botânico area - one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the Brazilian capital - is home to Bolsonaro and his family.

The house arrest has brought a sense of calm to the area, with Bolsonaro not being seen outside his residence. Traffic in the vicinity has been altered due to protests in the condominium, but the increased police presence has ensured a sense of security for some residents.

One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, spoke of feeling very safe with the police presence, while another expressed discomfort. Meanwhile, another resident described Bolsonaro as a "good neighbor" who keeps to himself.

The Supreme Court has ordered the monitoring of the external area of Bolsonaro's residence. Judge Alexandre de Moraes has tightened Bolsonaro's house arrest and ordered reinforcement of police surveillance to prevent an escape on the eve of the trial.

Bolsonaro is being judged for allegedly leading a conspiracy to annul the 2022 elections results and incite attacks on the headquarters of the presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Federal Court. The trial, which is attracting global attention, is scheduled for September 2, with sessions also planned for the 3rd, 9th, 10th, and 12th.

In addition to Bolsonaro, the trial involves seven other individuals, including former ministers, high-ranking military officials, and political officials of Bolsonaro's government. The five crimes for which they are accused could lead to a prison sentence of around 40 years.

Bolsonaro wears an electronic ankle bracelet and is prohibited from using social media as part of the precautionary measures imposed on him. The order ensuring a balance between the "privacy" of Bolsonaro's family and the "necessary guarantee of the penal law" was issued by Judge Alexandre de Moraes.

The condominium, which houses 1,258 lots, offers walking paths, bike paths, signaled streets, leisure areas for sports, barbecue grills, a skate park, parks, churches, a leisure space for the elderly, and more. Renting a house similar to Bolsonaro's in the condominium costs between 12,000 to 18,000 Brazilian reals per month (1,890 to 2,835 euros).

The trial of Jair Bolsonaro and the other defendants is scheduled for September 2, with accusations of an attempted coup d'état following his defeat. The heated exchanges regarding Bolsonaro's presence in the condominium's WhatsApp group have subsided, but the trial is set to bring more attention to the case in the coming weeks.

Tightening grip by Bolsonaro leaves neighboring countries bracing for impact during hurricane conditions.