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Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro taken to hospital after feeling unwell, son says
- On Tuesday, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Brasilia after experiencing health issues, according to his son Flávio Bolsonaro on X.
- Since August, Bolsonaro has been confined to his residence while facing accusations of seeking to influence the judiciary, including attempts involving U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Last week, a Supreme Court panel handed Bolsonaro a prison term totaling 27 years and three months for his involvement in an attempted coup following his defeat in the 2022 election.
- He is 70 years old, suffers recurring intestinal issues linked to a stabbing during his 2018 campaign, and has had at least six surgeries, including a 12-hour procedure in April.
- Prosecutors revealed that the coup conspiracy involved intentions to target President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, highlighting the serious legal troubles faced by Bolsonaro.
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The former Brazilian president is facing serious health problems, especially after he was stabbed in the abdomen during the 2018 election campaign.
Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was taken to hospital Tuesday after feeling bad, according to his eldest son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, in X.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has become unwell and was taken to hospital, his son Flavio Bolsonaro reported on X. He has "severe" hiccups, is vomiting and has low blood pressure, the son said.
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