Brazils highest court has ordered former president Jair Bolsonaro to stay silent on social media, even blocking others from sharing his interviews online.The order, issued by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, means that if anyone tries to spread Bolsonaros words on social platforms, he could be arrested immediately.The courts move comes while Bolsonaro is under investigation for allegedly trying to overturn the 2022 election and for reaching out to then-US President Donald Trump.Alongside the speech ban, the court opened an investigation into suspicious currency trades just before Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods.Official filings revealed big-dollar trades happened in the hours before the tariff news broke.Investigators are looking at whether Bolsonaros team or allies had secret information and acted on it for profit.Brazils Supreme Court Silences Bolsonaro and Launches Insider Trading Probe After US Tariff ShockBrazils Supreme Court Silences Bolsonaro and Launches Insider Trading Probe After US Tariff ShockBolsonaros son Eduardo is part of the probe; the court took his passport to allegedly prevent possible evidence tampering.Instead of trying to ease the diplomatic fallout, Brazils government has chosen with this move to increase tension with Trumps USA, signaling a firm line rather than seeking compromise.The Lula government and US officials are now in a tense standoff.
US leaders criticized Brazils legal moves, while Brazil defends its right to run its own courts and economy.Eduardo Bolsonaro Calls for U.S.
Punishment of Moraes and Brazilian Leaders Using Magnitsky ActFor businesses and investors, this story carries real risks.
Political fights are spilling over into economic decisions.Currency moves tied to private information and major new trade barriers can cause quick losses or gains, often for those with inside connections.The headline is clear: Brazils political drama now directly affects who gets heard, who gets investigated, and who can profit from the latest global tensions.