On the eve of his arrest, Bolsonaro is depressed and having crying fits.
The former president has improved physically, but is emotionally fragile and cries frequently as the Supreme Court's decision approaches.
247 - On the eve of having his sentence defined by the Supreme Federal Court (STF), former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) is facing a phase of profound emotional instability. According to report published by columnist Mônica BergamoAccording to the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper, close allies report that Bolsonaro has been crying frequently and has appeared dejected at the prospect of imprisonment.
Although he has physically recovered from an acute bout of hiccups, which forced him to interrupt conversations and even caused him to vomit, the former president's psychological state has worsened significantly. People who have visited him recently say he shows clear signs of depression and emotional fragility.
Political crisis and isolation
In addition to personal strain, Bolsonaro faces an adverse political landscape. The amnesty bill that his supporters were trying to pass in Congress is stalled, as is the proposal to reduce sentences. The report also highlights that the support of the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, for Bolsonarism "no longer seems firm," and that the Brazilian right is fractured, lacking a clear unifying leadership.
This context has increased feelings of isolation and defeat among those close to the former president, who is experiencing the most difficult moment since leaving the Presidential Palace.
