Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'
Summary
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, successfully underwent surgery for a hernia. He is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting to overturn the 2022 election results. During his hospital stay, he expressed support for his son Flávio Bolsonaro's candidacy in the 2026 presidential race.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro had surgery for a double hernia, which was successful.
- He is serving a 27-year sentence for coup plotting after losing the 2022 election.
- The Supreme Court allowed him to temporarily leave prison for the surgery in Brasília.
- Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, confirmed his presidential candidacy for 2026 with his father's support.
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to run again in the 2026 election.
- Bolsonaro's supporters stormed government buildings in January 2023 in reaction to Lula's victory.
- Brazil's Congress suggested reducing Bolsonaro's sentence, but President Lula disagreed.
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