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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Admitted to Hospital with Abdominal Pain
SAO PAULO – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital Friday morning, experiencing abdominal discomfort while touring northeastern Brazil, according to his political party. The hospitalization occurred while Bolsonaro was traveling in the northeastern part of Brazil.
Details Surrounding Bolsonaro’s Hospitalization
The Liberal Party press office stated that the discomfort was linked to the lasting consequences of an abdominal stabbing incident that Bolsonaro endured in September 2018. This recurrence of pain is understood to be a result of the internal injuries sustained during the attack.
Since the stabbing during a campaign event prior to the 2018 Brazilian presidential election, Bolsonaro has been frequently hospitalized. The former conservative leader has undergone multiple surgeries during and following his presidential term spanning from 2019 to 2022, all related to the initial attack.
On Friday, Bolsonaro was admitted to a medical facility in Santa Cruz, a small city in the northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, his son, announced plans for his father’s transfer to a hospital in Natal, the state capital, for further evaluation and treatment.
Political Agenda and Legal Challenges
Bolsonaro had planned a tour across the northeastern region to promote his party’s right-wing platform and to rally support ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Despite these political activities and future aspirations, Bolsonaro himself is currently ineligible to run for office. The northeastern region of Brazil is historically recognized as a political stronghold for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Adding to his complexities, in March, a panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices accepted charges against Bolsonaro. These charges relate to an alleged attempt to remain in office following his 2022 election defeat, subsequently mandating him to stand trial.
Furthermore, Brazil’s electoral court has also prohibited the former president from seeking public office until 2030. This ban stems from unsubstantiated claims made by Bolsonaro regarding the integrity of voting machines during the election process.