Augusto Heleno Ribeiro Pereira
Augusto Heleno Ribeiro Pereira is a Brazilian Army General and former Minister of the Institutional Security Cabinet, known for his role in national security during the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro. Recently, he was newsworthy due to a Supreme Court decision authorizing his transfer to house arrest, considering his advanced age of 78 and his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. This decision highlights the balance between justice and the dignity of individuals with severe health issues.
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Augusto Heleno Ribeiro Pereira is a retired general who was granted house arrest due to health issues after being convicted of attempting a coup in Brazil.
STF concede prisão domiciliária a general condenado por golpe no Brasil
Cabo Verde· 2025-12-23
Augusto Heleno is a former minister who was sentenced to 21 years for his involvement in a coup plot and is now under house arrest due to health issues.
Heleno começa a cumprir prisão domiciliar após decisão de Moraes; veja vídeo
Brazil· 2025-12-23
Augusto Heleno was authorized by Minister Alexandre de Moraes to serve his prison sentence at home due to his advanced age and Alzheimer's disease.
Moraes autoriza prisão domiciliar a Augusto Heleno, por Alzheimer e idade avançadaBrazil· 2025-12-22