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SAO PAULO — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is recuperating following bowel surgery, has been discharged from intensive care, his physicians announced on Thursday.
The Recovery Progress
The medical staff at DF Star Hospital in Brasília confirmed that Bolsonaro departed intensive care on Wednesday. There is no specific release date from the institution. His medical status remains steady, and he has initiated a liquid diet.
Details of the Surgery
On April 13, Bolsonaro underwent a 12-hour procedure to eliminate intestinal adhesions and restore the abdominal wall. This marked the sixth intervention connected to lasting repercussions of an abdominal stabbing sustained during a campaign assembly in September 2018.
- He has frequently sought medical care since the assault and has undergone numerous surgeries during his presidency from 2019 to 2022.
- Physicians characterized the latest operation as the “most intricate” since the stabbing, necessitating a “highly meticulous and extended post-operative care.”
Prior to the Procedure
Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Santa Cruz, a small town in Rio Grande do Norte, on April 11 due to severe abdominal discomfort. He was subsequently transferred to a facility in the state’s capital, Natal, with his family later requesting his transfer to Brasília.
Political Activities
Bolsonaro had been preparing for a journey across northeastern Brazil to advance his Liberal Party’s conservative platform. He has been eyeing next year’s presidential election; however, he is ineligible to run. This region has historically served as a political stronghold for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Legal Matters
Bolsonaro is anticipated to face trial in the upcoming months at Brazil’s Supreme Court concerning allegations of attempting to orchestrate a coup in January 2023. These allegations stem from disturbances led by his followers in Brasília.
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