Bolsonaro leaves hospital post-surgery and returns to jail in Brazil's capital
Summary
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left the hospital and returned to jail in Brasilia after recovering from surgery. He is serving a 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt in Brazil. The Supreme Court denied his request for house arrest post-surgery.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro underwent a double hernia surgery and was released from the hospital in Brasilia.
- He returned to the federal police headquarters where he is serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt.
- The Supreme Court had approved his release for the surgery but denied house arrest afterwards.
- Bolsonaro was convicted of trying to overthrow Brazil's democratic system after losing the 2022 election.
- His sentence includes charges of leading a criminal organization and trying to abolish democratic rule.
- Bolsonaro was stabbed in 2018 and has had several medical procedures since then.
- At the jail, Bolsonaro has his own room with amenities like a bed, bathroom, air conditioning, TV, and desk.
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