Bolsonaro Discharged from Hospital After Three-Week Recovery Following Surgery
Brasilia Breakdown:Jair Bolsonaro, the 70-year-old former Brazilian president, left a hospital in Brasilia on Sunday, three weeks after a grueling 12-hour surgery for an intestinal blockage associated with the aftermath of his 2018 stabbing. Celebrated by supporters, Bolsonaro exited the DF Star clinic with a grin, followed by shouts of "Mito" (his nickname meaning "myth"). He expressed gratitude towards God for his miraculous recovery on Twitter.
Bolsonaro's recovery was affirmed by doctors upon his exit. They highlighted that while his health is remarkable, there's still a risk of relapse. The far-right leader experienced severe abdominal pain and was hospitalized on April 11, spending 17 days in intensive care before discharge on April 28.
In March, the Brazilian Supreme Court decided to try Bolsonaro for allegedly orchestrating a coup in 2022. He is alleged to have plotted to hinder the inauguration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after his defeat, a move in federal politics unseen since the last military dictatorship (1964-1985). Bolsonaro insists his innocence, accusing political persecution.
On Sunday, Bolsonaro announced his intent to attend a political rally in Brasilia next Wednesday, a decision his medical team advises against. The rally aims to support an amnesty bill in Congress for those convicted for the storming of government buildings in January 2023.
Since the stabbing attack in 2018, Bolsonaro has undergone multiple surgeries due to the long-term effects. Accused of plotting a coup in 2022, Bolsonaro stands trial alongside several allies, with potential prison sentences exceeding 40 years. The trial's outcome remains uncertain, with no trial date set yet.
Enrichment Insight: The trial against Bolsonaro and his allies includes charges of involvement in an armed criminal organization, attempted violent subversion, coup d'état, qualified violence, and heritage destruction. Several more defendants from the alleged coup plot have also been indicted. Despite these charges, Bolsonaro remains active in public life, advocating for amnesty for his supporters. The trial phase has begun, but no trial date has been set as of now.
- Jair Bolsonaro, despite facing charges of plotting a coup in 2022 and the risk of relapse following his intestinal surgery, announced his intent to attend a political rally supporting an amnesty bill, indicating his continued active involvement in politics amid ongoing war-and-conflicts and general news.
- Amid the ongoing trial involving charges of involvement in an armed criminal organization, attempted violent subversion, coup d'état, qualified violence, and heritage destruction, Jair Bolsonaro and several of his allies, who face potential prison sentences exceeding 40 years, continue to advocate for political causes such as supporting amnesty for their supporters, demonstrating the complexities of politics in Brazil.
