Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been permitted to leave prison to undergo hernia surgery on Christmas Day following approval from Brazil's Supreme Court, as disclosed in court documents. Bolsonaro, who is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup after losing the last election in 2022, was granted temporary release by Justice Alexandre de Moraes. He will be transferred to a hospital for the operation on December 25.
Bolsonaro, at 70, has faced health issues since being stabbed in the abdomen during a presidential campaign in 2018. His condition necessitated previous surgeries, including an intestinal procedure back in April. The Supreme Court's recent decision reflects ongoing concerns about Bolsonaro's medical needs.
His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, urged the public to pray for his father through a social media post, highlighting the family's worries regarding his health. In September, Bolsonaro was convicted for his involvement in coup plotting against his rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and is thus serving his sentence in a federal police facility after being classified as a flight risk.
Debate persists over his potential release from incarceration, with widespread protests occurring against a bill aimed at significantly reducing his jail term. This controversial bill was recently passed by lawmakers but has faced opposition from President Lula, who vowed to veto it despite acknowledging that Congress could override his decision.
The situation continues to unfold as Bolsonaro's health and legal matters intertwine, drawing significant public attention and debate throughout Brazil.
Bolsonaro, at 70, has faced health issues since being stabbed in the abdomen during a presidential campaign in 2018. His condition necessitated previous surgeries, including an intestinal procedure back in April. The Supreme Court's recent decision reflects ongoing concerns about Bolsonaro's medical needs.
His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, urged the public to pray for his father through a social media post, highlighting the family's worries regarding his health. In September, Bolsonaro was convicted for his involvement in coup plotting against his rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and is thus serving his sentence in a federal police facility after being classified as a flight risk.
Debate persists over his potential release from incarceration, with widespread protests occurring against a bill aimed at significantly reducing his jail term. This controversial bill was recently passed by lawmakers but has faced opposition from President Lula, who vowed to veto it despite acknowledging that Congress could override his decision.
The situation continues to unfold as Bolsonaro's health and legal matters intertwine, drawing significant public attention and debate throughout Brazil.
