Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's health has taken a turn for the worse following recent intestinal surgery, according to his medical team. Currently in intensive care, the 70-year-old politician will be undergoing further tests to assess his condition.
Just days ago, a court official visited him in the hospital to deliver a summons, requiring Bolsonaro to mount his initial defense within five days against coup charges. He faces serious allegations of inciting a right-wing coup attempt after losing the 2022 election to President Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro's supporters were involved in a violent storming of government buildings during the purported coup.
Upon receiving the summons, Bolsonaro expressed outrage at being given such a tight deadline for defense. The investigations have revealed that Bolsonaro allegedly discussed coup plans with military figures, despite his claims of a political witch-hunt against him.
His intestinal surgery was a response to lingering health complications stemming from a stabbing incident in 2018 that nearly cost him his life. Bolsonaro lost a significant amount of blood during that attack, leading to emergency surgical intervention. While he had aspirations to run for president in 2026, he now faces a potential sentence of 40 years in prison if found guilty of the coup charges.
Despite the doctor's advice to limit visitors, Bolsonaro recorded a live YouTube session from his hospital bed with his sons, which led the Brazilian Supreme Court to rule that he was fit to be summoned. The political landscape surrounding him continues to evolve as he battles both health and legal hurdles.
Just days ago, a court official visited him in the hospital to deliver a summons, requiring Bolsonaro to mount his initial defense within five days against coup charges. He faces serious allegations of inciting a right-wing coup attempt after losing the 2022 election to President Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro's supporters were involved in a violent storming of government buildings during the purported coup.
Upon receiving the summons, Bolsonaro expressed outrage at being given such a tight deadline for defense. The investigations have revealed that Bolsonaro allegedly discussed coup plans with military figures, despite his claims of a political witch-hunt against him.
His intestinal surgery was a response to lingering health complications stemming from a stabbing incident in 2018 that nearly cost him his life. Bolsonaro lost a significant amount of blood during that attack, leading to emergency surgical intervention. While he had aspirations to run for president in 2026, he now faces a potential sentence of 40 years in prison if found guilty of the coup charges.
Despite the doctor's advice to limit visitors, Bolsonaro recorded a live YouTube session from his hospital bed with his sons, which led the Brazilian Supreme Court to rule that he was fit to be summoned. The political landscape surrounding him continues to evolve as he battles both health and legal hurdles.
