Deteriorated health reported for ex-President Bolsonaro, according to medical professionals.
HOP IN: Here's the latest scoop on Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, who's been making headlines again lately.
After undergoing a 12-hour surgery for intestinal adhesions back in mid-April, Bolsonaro's health condition has taken a turn for the worse. His doctors at the DF Star Hospital in Brasilia revealed that he's been experiencing a clinical decline, along with elevated blood pressure and worsening liver lab test results.
This latest surgery, deemed the "most complex" since he was stabbed during a campaign rally in 2018, required a "very delicate and prolonged post-surgery." There's currently no projected discharge date from the ICU. You can find him receiving parenteral nutrition and undergoing physical therapy and preventive measures to avoid thrombosis.
Visitors have been discouraged, but Bolsonaro's close pals still managed to sneak in. Recently, his party's president, Valdemar Costa Neto, paid him a little visit in the ICU, and soon after, Bolsonaro made an appearance in a live broadcast on his eldest son's YouTube channel. But even in his hospital bed, Bolsonaro hasn't laid low for long. He also gave an interview to a local television network, SBT, where he claimed his trial was not technical but political.
And speaking of that trial—looks like it's heating up! Just last week, a Supreme Court officer popped by his hospital room to formally kick off his trial for an alleged attempt to stage a coup. His legal team has five days to present a preliminary defense. If found guilty, Bolsonaro could land in the slammer for up to 40 years, though the actual sentence would likely be less due to procedural matters. Bolsonaro has dismissed these accusations, labeling it political persecution. It's quite a spectacle, huh? Keep checking in for updates on this wild rollercoaster ride!
*[This article has been influenced by the Associated Press report, but restructured, revised, and adapted for clarity, style, and originality.]
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### Enrichment Data:There are no specific details on the impact of Bolsonaro's current hospitalization on his ongoing trial or his health condition. However, Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered Bolsonaro to stand trial on charges of attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organization, and violent actions against the state. If found guilty, Bolsonaro could potentially face up to 40 years in prison, though his sentence would likely be less due to procedural considerations. Bolsonaro has denied the accusations and claimed political persecution. His supporters have been involved in significant disturbances, like storming government buildings after Lula's inauguration.
- Despite undergoing 12-hour surgeries for intestinal adhesions in April, Jair Bolsonaro's health has worsened, as revealed by doctors, with elevated blood pressure and worsening liver lab test results.
- The TV network SBT recently interviewed Bolsonaro, who claimed his current trial was not technical but political.
- The Supreme Court has started Bolsonaro's trial for an alleged attempt to stage a coup, charges that he vehemently denies and labels as political persecution.
- If found guilty, Bolsonaro could potentially face up to 40 years in prison, although his actual sentence would likely be less due to procedural matters.
- In addition to mental health, science, policy, and legislation, general news also covers the ongoing health-and-wellness issues of public figures like Bolsonaro.
- Nutrition, along with therapies and treatments, is a crucial component of Bolsonaro's recovery as he currently receives parenteral nutrition in the ICU.
- The ongoing trial and Bolsonaro's current hospitalization have been prominent topics not just in Brazilian politics but also in television coverage and other media outlets.
