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The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court orders the preventive detention of former federal highway police chief

2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot — The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court orders the preventive detention of former federal highway police chief Silvinei Vasques after he was captured in Paraguay while attempting to fl

Published December 26, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court orders the preventive detention of former federal highway police chief Silvinei Vasques after he was captured in Paraguay while attempting to flee Brazil despite electronic tagging, following his conviction for involvement in the attempted coup. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-top-court-orders-detention-ex-head-highway-police-after-escape-attempt-2025-12-26/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-12-26).