BRASILIA (Reuters) -Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that he did not violate a court-ordered social media ban, after the top judge accused him of breaching the order and demanded an explanation from his lawyers.

Brazil's Supreme Court said on Monday former President Jair Bolsonaro may be arrested if his press interviews are published on social media, raising questions about whether the right-wing leader is allowed to talk to journalists,

Brazil's Supreme Court threatened to arrest Jair Bolsonaro for breaching social media restrictions. Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the order as Bolsonaro reportedly plotted a coup. Tensions escalated with accusations of U.