Dangerous Cocktail: Bolsonaro Claims Painkiller-Antidepressant Mix Caused Delusional Act

The source of Jair Bolsonaro’s bizarre actions, according to his own testimony, was a dangerous combination of a strong painkiller and an antidepressant. He claimed the interaction triggered hallucinations and a “psychotic attack,” convincing him that his electronic ankle monitor was actually a secret recording device.
His explanation was offered during a custody hearing one day after federal police arrested him on suspicion of preparing to escape to a foreign embassy to avoid his 27-year prison sentence for a failed coup. The interference with his tracking equipment was the primary evidence leading to the arrest.
Bolsonaro denied having any plan to flee. Political analysts are treating the dramatic drug-induced narrative with suspicion, noting its contradiction with his earlier statement that he acted “out of curiosity,” raising further questions about his honesty.