Bolsonaro discharged from hospital following three-week recuperation post-surgery
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Former President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's 70-year-old ex-leader, stepped out of a hospital in Brasilia on Sunday, three weeks after a lengthy surgery, as an AFP journalist reported. The far-right politician had spent 17 days in intensive care after undergoing a grueling twelve-hour operation on April 13 to tackle an intestinal blockage stemming from a 2018 stabbing attack.
Bolsonaro, affectionately known as "Mito," left the DF Star clinic with a smile, greeted by supporters shouting his nickname. In a Twitter post earlier this day, he expressed gratitude to God for what he calls a "miracle."
Medics at the hospital entrance commended Bolsonaro's remarkable recovery, noting that he should gradually move towards a normal life, albeit with the persistent risk of setbacks.
Admitted to the hospital on April 11 due to severe abdominal pain, Bolsonaro now faces a trial by Brazil's Supreme Court for alleged coup plotting in 2022. Prosecutors accuse him of trying to thwart the inauguration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after his defeat. The upcoming trial marks the first time an ex-president has been prosecuted for a coup attempt since the end of the military dictatorship (1964-1985).
Bolsonaro maintains his innocence, claiming he is a victim of political persecution. In a Sunday morning social media post, he thanked his doctors and expressed eagerness to return home and attend a political rally in Brasilia next Wednesday.
However, Dr. Claúdio Birolini, the surgeon responsible for Bolsonaro's operation, revealed that his medical team has instructed him to skip the event, as it's not recommended for his health condition. The rally seeks to support an amnesty bill in Congress for those convicted for storming government buildings in January 2023 in Brazil's capital.
Throughout the years, Bolsonaro has faced numerous surgeries due to the lasting effects of the stabbing attack he endured in 2018 while campaigning in front of his supporters. The latest operation addressed intestinal adhesions and reconstructed his abdominal wall [1].
Despite Bolsonaro's worsening health [1], the political and legal ramifications of his indictment for the coup attempt continue to captivate public attention and scrutiny. For updates on his ongoing legal proceedings, it's advisable to consult other recent news sources or specialized analyses.
[1] The health update is based on available evidence, including media reports and expert opinions, but formal health statements should be addressed by Bolsonaro's medical team or the hospital.
- The upcoming trial in 2023 will mark the first time an ex-president in Brazil has been prosecuted for a coup attempt since the end of the military dictatorship (1964-1985), with former President Jair Bolsonaro, affectionately known as "Mito," facing charges for alleged coup plotting in 2022.
- Despite his recuperation from a prolonged surgery in April, former President Jair Bolsonaro is advised to skip a political rally next week due to health concerns, as his medical team has expressed that it's not suitable for his current health condition.
- Bolsonaro has declared his eagerness to attend the rally, which seeks to support an amnesty bill in Congress for those convicted for storming government buildings in January 2023. However, his recent discharge from the DF Star clinic following an operation on an intestinal blockage stemming from a 2018 stabbing attack may compromise his ability to participate.
- As the legal proceedings unfold, political analysts and general news outlets continue to scrutinize the charges against Bolsonaro, who maintains his innocence, claiming he is a victim of political persecution amid continuing war-and-conflicts and complexities in Brazilian politics.
