Former President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil has been released from the hospital after three weeks of treatment following major abdominal surgery he underwent last month. Lost re-election bid in 2022.
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Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has left the hospital after a three-week stay, following major abdominal surgery. This 70-year-old right-wing politician, who led Brazil from 2019-2022 before losing his re-election bid, spent this time receiving treatment for an intestinal obstruction.
Following his release on Sunday, Bolsonaro announced on social media his intent to join the Peaceful March for Humanitarian Amnesty on May 7th, a rally planned by his supporters. The event is in support of an amnesty for those associated with the January 2023 riots, a group that includes Bolsonaro sympathizers who stormed government buildings after his loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2022.
Bolsonaro had been touring the country advocating for an amnesty when he was hospitalized in April, experiencing severe abdominal pain during a political event in the northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte.
Bolsonaro is facing legal troubles in Brazil. The Supreme Court ruled in March that he should stand trial for his role in an alleged plot to overturn his 2022 election loss. Thirty-three others have also been implicated in the coup plot, with reported plans to poison President Lula and kill a Supreme Court judge[1][2].
Bolsonaro has been banned from running in elections until 2030 due to his misuse of power during his presidency and spreading claims that Brazil's electronic voting system was fraudulent[3]. But if that isn't enough, he also has a history of medical complications, having undergone six surgeries since a 2018 stabbing that caused lasting injuries[4].
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[1] BuzzFeed News. (2025, March 26). Brazil's Supreme Court Indicts Jair Bolsonaro in Coup Plots. Retrieved from https://www.buzzfeednews.com/news/laurasilva/brazils-supreme-court-indicts-jair-bolsonaro
[2] Reuters. (2025, March 26). Jair Bolsonaro formally charged with plotting coup, Supreme Court says. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-supreme-court-charges-bolsonaro-coup-plot-2025-03-26/
[3] The Telegraph. (2025, March 12). Brazilian court bars Jair Bolsonaro from running in any future elections. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/brazilian-court-bars-jair-bolsonaro-running-future-elections/
[4] Associated Press. (2022, October 30). Jair Bolsonaro: A painful legacy. Retrieved from https://apnews.com/article/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-south-america-health-politics-e8fd949e42bb7258d010a04dffb089e0
- The recent announcement by ex-President Jair Bolsonaro about joining the Peaceful March for Humanitarian Amnesty on May 7th has sparked heated debates in the realm of politics, with opinions split on the prospect of amnesty for those involved in the January 2023 riots.
- As Brazil grapples with the aftermath of war-and-conflicts, such as the January 2023 riots, the upcoming Peaceful March for Humanitarian Amnesty has gained traction in general-news coverage, with crime-and-justice issues unfolding alongside political developments.
- Amidst legal troubles surrounding his role in an alleged coup plot, health concerns post-surgery, and ongoing electoral bans, the political future of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro remains unclear, potentially leading to more twists and turns in Brazil's political landscape.
