# Brazilian court issues arrest warrant for Bolsonaro ally

> A Supreme Court judge has ordered the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro weeks before a presidential runoff that could reshape Brazilian politics.
- Title: Brazilian court issues arrest warrant for Bolsonaro ally
- Summary: A Supreme Court judge has ordered the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro weeks before a presidential runoff that could reshape Brazilian politics. Brazilian Supreme…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/brazilian-supreme-court-judge-issues-arrest-warrant-for-eduardo-bolsonaro?traffic_source=rss
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## Court orders arrest of Bolsonaro ally
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro on Thursday, the brother of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.
## Warrant comes before tight election
The arrest warrant was issued weeks before a runoff election for Brazil's presidency between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro.
## Move likely to intensify campaign
The warrant is likely to heat up the hard-fought race between the incumbent and Flavio Bolsonaro, who is the favourite to win the presidential runoff.
## Key takeaway

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, weeks before a runoff election.