Police in Brazil swooped on the home and political headquarters of Jair Bolsonaro early Friday, searching the properties and ordering the former president to wear an electronic ankle tag. The right-winger and ally of US President Donald Trump was also barred from speaking to foreign officials or approaching embassies,

Jair Bolsonaro criticised the Supreme Court's order for him to wear an electronic ankle monitor and not use social media, calling it humiliating. He aims to maintain his political presence while facing a trial for an alleged coup attempt and seeks to discuss tariffs with Trump.

Authorities in Brazil, worried that the former far right president is a flight risk, are imposing new restrictions on his movements. The tough surveillance moves come as President Trump continues to voice strong support for the ex-leader who is facing charges of plotting a coup to stay in power.