Summary
The Brazilian Supreme Court has allowed former President Jair Bolsonaro to leave prison temporarily for a medical operation. He is serving a 27-year sentence related to a coup plot and will have hernia surgery. The court has ordered police to monitor him full-time while he is outside prison for the procedure.
Key Facts
- The Brazilian Supreme Court approved Jair Bolsonaro's request to leave prison for surgery.
- Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for a coup plot.
- He will undergo hernia surgery on Thursday, with tests scheduled for Wednesday.
- Bolsonaro was stabbed in 2018, leading to multiple medical issues.
- This is the first time he will leave federal custody since his imprisonment began.
- The court has mandated police surveillance of Bolsonaro 24/7 during his medical leave.
- His son, Flavio Bolsonaro, hinted at his interest in a future presidential race.
