Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was detained in Brasilia because of a possible "attempted escape" to an embassy before he was to begin his prison sentence.

'Changing the house arrest currently being served by the petitioner will have serious consequences and represents a risk to his life,' the former Brazilian president's lawyers…

The right-wing leader has sought to appeal his 27-year sentence for allegedly fomenting a coup after his 2022 defeat.