# Brazil Orders Eduardo Bolsonaro to Prison

> Brazil's Supreme Court sentences Eduardo Bolsonaro to 4 years in prison after conviction for interfering in his father's coup trial.
- Title: Brazil Orders Eduardo Bolsonaro to Prison · The Rio Times
- Summary: Brazil's Supreme Court sentences Eduardo Bolsonaro to 4 years in prison after conviction for interfering in his father's coup trial. Brazil's Supreme Court…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/eduardo-bolsonaro-prison-order-passports-canceled
- Author: Carlos Silva
- Published: 2026-10-08T20:18:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eduardo bolsonaro, jair bolsonaro, supreme court, brazil, prison sentence, coup trial, us tariffs, federal police, green card, arrest warrant, news, world
## Brazil's Supreme Court orders prison
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered Eduardo Bolsonaro to start his prison sentence on Thursday 8 October 2026.
## Conviction details
The court sentenced him to 4 years and 2 months in semi-open regime for coercion in legal proceedings after finding he sought US help to pressure justices.
## Political persecution claim
Eduardo Bolsonaro says he is politically persecuted and was never validly notified of the case, according to his appeal.
## Arrest warrant and passport cancellation
Moraes ordered an arrest warrant and cancellation of all Brazilian passports issued to Eduardo Bolsonaro, with his political rights suspended.
## US green card status
Eduardo Bolsonaro has lived in the United States since early 2025 and received a US green card in July 2026.
## Extradition challenges
Brazilian media report a green card makes extradition harder, but no extradition request has been reported.
## Fines and restrictions
He must pay 50 day-fines of two minimum wages each, roughly R$160,000 (about US$32,000), and is barred from office until eight years after serving.
## Next steps
Brazil will file an extradition request if needed, but it is unclear whether the US will act on the order.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered Eduardo Bolsonaro to start a 4-year prison sentence for coercion in legal proceedings after he was found to have sought US help to pressure justices during his father's coup trial.