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BRASÍLIA, Brazil — A Brazilian judge has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest as part of an escalating investigation into his alleged efforts to undermine Brazil’s democratic processes. The decision by Judge Alexandre de Moraes comes amid a broader inquiry focusing on Bolsonaro’s actions related to the 2021 riots at the national capital’s governmental buildings. Prosecutors are examining claims that Bolsonaro incited the violence, which led to widespread chaos and damage. The judge’s ruling, issued late last week, restricts the former president to his residence. Bolsonaro, who completed a tumultuous term in office … Read more