# Politics is a dangerous sport

> Politicians flee jail, face impeachment as trust in democracy erodes.
- Title: Politics is a dangerous sport · Buenos Aires Times | Shortify
- Summary: Politicians flee jail, face impeachment as trust in democracy erodes. Politicians in Brazil, US, Israel and France face legal troubles while public distrust…
- Keywords: flavio bolsonaro, jair bolsonaro, luiz inacio lula da silva, javier milei, donald trump, benjamin netanyahu, nicolas sarkozy, lawfare, democratic, impeachment, house arrest, political corruption
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/politics-is-a-dangerous-sport.phtml
- Author: James Neilson
- Published: 2026-10-31T03:07:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: flavio bolsonaro, jair bolsonaro, luiz inacio lula da silva, javier milei, donald trump, benjamin netanyahu, nicolas sarkozy, lawfare, democratic, impeachment, house arrest, political corruption
## Bolsonaro's escape
Flávio Bolsonaro fled to the United States via Argentina after losing to Lula da Silva.
## Lula's jail time
Lula da Silva served time before returning to the presidency.
## Cristina's house arrest
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is cooped up in her flat in Buenos Aires.
## Javier Milei's risk
Javier Milei could add to the list of presidents in house arrest.
## Trump's impeachment threat
Trump faces impeachment if Republicans lose majorities in midterms.
## Netanyahu's legal challenges
Netanyahu faces legal challenges that threaten his personal future.
## Sarkozy's house arrest
Nicolas Sarkozy was put inside for weeks before house arrest.
## Public distrust
Public sees politicians as crooks, attributing problems to corruption.
## Key takeaway

Politicians in Brazil, US, Israel and France face legal troubles while public distrust of democracy grows.