Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes second medical procedure for hiccups
Summary
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, recently had a medical procedure to treat ongoing hiccups, following a previous similar treatment. He is currently in prison serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow the 2022 election results. Bolsonaro has had several recent medical treatments, including surgery for a hernia.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro is Brazil's former president, now in prison for plotting a coup.
- He had a medical procedure to treat chronic hiccups, his second in three days.
- The procedure involved blocking the phrenic nerve, which helps control breathing.
- Bolsonaro is recovering well from these procedures and could leave the hospital soon.
- Days before, he had successful surgery for a hernia.
- Bolsonaro has had recurring hiccups for months, impacting his health.
- Brazil's Supreme Court permitted his transfer to a hospital for necessary surgeries.
- Bolsonaro endorses his son Flávio for the 2026 presidential election against current President Lula.
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