In Brasilia, as part of ongoing medical treatment for complications stemming from a stabbing incident in 2018. The surgery, which began at 8:30 AM local time, was necessary to address intestinal adhesions and reconstruct the abdominal wall, according to his medical team at the DF Star Hospital.
Bolsonaro, 70, was hospitalized on Friday after experiencing severe abdominal pain during a political event in Rio Grande do Norte, northeastern Brazil. Initially, doctors indicated that he was stable and did not require immediate surgery, but subsequent evaluations revealed the need for an operation. This marks his fifth surgery since the stabbing, which occurred during his presidential campaign in September 2018.
The former president has faced multiple hospitalizations due to complications from the attack, including surgeries to remove a colostomy bag in January 2019 and treat an intestinal blockage in 2022. Despite these health challenges, Bolsonaro remains active in Brazilian politics, advocating for an amnesty bill for his supporters who stormed the capital following his electoral defeat in 2022.
Bolsonaro’s current health situation comes as he faces legal challenges, including a trial related to allegations of attempting to undermine the 2022 election results, which he denies. Despite being barred from holding public office until 2030, Bolsonaro continues to influence Brazilian politics and is positioning himself for future political roles
