Julia Carneiro

His defense lawyers alleged he was suffering mental confusion and asked for the Supreme Court to reconsider his house arrest.

For NPR News, I'm Julia Carneiro in Rio.

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the preventive arrest order in the middle of the night, alleging flight risk.

The decision came a day after a vigil was called outside Bolsonaro's home, and hours after security agents received the alarm that Bolsonaro's ankle monitor had been tampered with.

Moraes cited both incidents in his order, saying the vigil could be a diversion for Bolsonaro to escape to a foreign embassy, citing that the U.S.

embassy was a 15-minute drive from his home.

Brazil's former president is now detained in a federal police base.

His defense said the preventive arrest caused, quote, deep perplexity and alleges risk to Bolsonaro's life because of the series of health issues he faces.

For NPR News, I'm Julia Carneiro in Rio.

The sanctions were imposed against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife, his son, and one of his ministers.

In a statement, Treasury Secretary Scott Besson said Petro has, quote, Petro replied on social media, saying it was a paradox to face this measure after years of fighting drug trafficking and helping to curb cocaine consumption in the U.S.,

Colombia is a major U.S.

ally, but the U.S.

strikes destroying vessels in South American waters have led to growing tension between the countries.

For NPR News, I'm Julia Carneiro.

The sanctions were imposed against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife, his son, and one of his ministers.

In a statement, Treasury Secretary Scott Besson said Petro has, quote, Petro replied on social media, saying it was a paradox to face this measure after years of fighting drug trafficking and helping to curb cocaine consumption in the U.S.,

Colombia is a major U.S.

ally, but the U.S.

strikes destroying vessels in South American waters have led to growing tension between the countries.