Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was released from a hospital in Brasilia after double hernia surgery and returned to his prison cell at the federal police headquarters, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for leading an attempted coup and other charges. His release was approved by Brazil’s Supreme Court, but he was denied house arrest. Bolsonaro remains a controversial figure, recently appointing his son as his party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming election.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, currently imprisoned, has undergone two medical procedures in three days to treat persistent hiccups, including a phrenic nerve block, with his condition stable and expected to recover soon.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a nerve block procedure to treat persistent hiccups, amid ongoing health and legal issues following his hospital stay for hernia surgery and his recent conviction related to the 2022 election.
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a procedure to treat persistent hiccups by blocking the right phrenic nerve, with a second procedure scheduled for the left nerve; he has a history of health issues including a stabbing injury and recent hernia surgery, and recently endorsed his son's 2026 presidential bid.
Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a successful double hernia surgery in Brasilia while serving a prison sentence related to attempted coup charges; he remains in hospital under court supervision, with his son announcing his presidential candidacy for the upcoming election.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, currently jailed and serving a 27-year sentence for coup-plotting, underwent successful hernia surgery in Brasília. Ahead of the procedure, he endorsed his son Flávio's 2026 presidential bid, reaffirming his political influence despite his imprisonment. Bolsonaro's political future remains significant as Brazil approaches the upcoming election, with ongoing debates about his sentence and influence.
Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, imprisoned since November for attempting a coup, underwent successful double hernia surgery in Brasilia, with his family confirming no complications. Bolsonaro, who has a history of health issues and multiple surgeries, remains in prison but was granted permission for the procedure. His son announced Bolsonaro's candidacy for the upcoming presidential election, despite his conviction for attempting to overthrow Brazil's democracy.
Brazil's congress approved a bill to reduce Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence from over 27 years, which now awaits President Lula's decision; the bill benefits Bolsonaro and his aides, but is opposed by many Brazilians and critics who see it as a setback for accountability after the attempted coup.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will respond to Brazil following the conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro for plotting a coup, with Brazil's foreign ministry condemning Rubio's remarks as attacks on Brazilian authority. Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison, and Trump expressed support for Bolsonaro, criticizing Brazil's judicial system and threatening tariffs. The US has previously imposed tariffs and sanctions related to Bolsonaro's persecution.
A plot to assassinate a Brazilian Supreme Court judge and overthrow the government, linked to Bolsonaro supporters and involving detailed plans with military-grade weapons, was uncovered during Brazil's high-profile trial of Bolsonaro for attempting a coup, highlighting ongoing threats to Brazil's democracy.
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, was convicted of plotting a coup and sentenced to over 27 years in prison, but his influence persists as his allies push for amnesty and potential political resurgence amid ongoing investigations and political tensions in Brazil.
Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for plotting a military coup and attempting to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, with the Supreme Court convicting him of conspiracy and related charges, highlighting threats to Brazil's democratic order.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for attempting a coup to stay in power after his 2022 electoral defeat, with the verdict reflecting deep political divisions and potential international repercussions, including possible US sanctions.
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup and attempting to overturn the 2022 election, receiving a sentence of over 27 years in prison, amid allegations of planning to assassinate political opponents and undermine democratic institutions.
Jair Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly plotting a coup after losing the 2022 Brazilian election, with evidence suggesting plans to assassinate Lula da Silva and military involvement to stay in power, though Bolsonaro denies these accusations. The case highlights the ongoing political instability and threats to Brazil's democracy.
