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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital in Brasília early in the evening on Thursday, returning to the country's federal police headquarters to continue serving his prison sentence.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital in Brasília early in the evening on Thursday, returning to the country's federal police headquarters to continue serving his prison sentence.

Bolsonaro had been hospitalized since last week <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/bolsonaro-endorses-son-flvio-for-brazils-race">to undergo a scheduled double hernia surgery on Christmas Day</a>. While the surgery was successful, he later underwent additional medical procedures to address his persistent hiccups.

Bolsonaro had been hospitalized since last week to undergo a scheduled double hernia surgery on Christmas Day. While the surgery was successful, he later underwent additional medical procedures to address his persistent hiccups.

This comes as Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes denied another request from Bolsonaro's lawyers for their client to serve his sentence house arrest on humanitarian grounds, two weeks after the rejection of a similar request.

This comes as Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes denied another request from Bolsonaro's lawyers for their client to serve his sentence house arrest on humanitarian grounds, two weeks after the rejection of a similar request.

Moraes stated in his decision that Bolsonaro's health situation has improved after the latest procedures, that his case fails to meet legal requirements for house arrest, that Brazil's Federal Police headquarters offers the required medical support, and that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/bolsonaro-arrested-after-ankle-monitor-violation-in-brazil">Bolsonaro had damaged an electronic ankle monitor while in house arrest</a>.

Moraes stated in his decision that Bolsonaro's health situation has improved after the latest procedures, that his case fails to meet legal requirements for house arrest, that Brazil's Federal Police headquarters offers the required medical support, and that Bolsonaro had damaged an electronic ankle monitor while in house arrest.

Medical recommendations for Bolsonaro include six meals throughout the day, strict hydration, use of a CPAP device to treat sleep apnea during the nighttime sleep period and continuous blood pressure monitoring.

Medical recommendations for Bolsonaro include six meals throughout the day, strict hydration, use of a CPAP device to treat sleep apnea during the nighttime sleep period and continuous blood pressure monitoring.

Bolsonaro, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/bolsonaro-starts-year-term-for-coup-plot">who is serving a 27-year prison sentence on charges of plotting a coup to remain in power after his 2022 electoral defeat</a>, has had several health issues since a near-fatal stabbing in the stomach during his successful presidential campaign in 2018, including surgeries related to his wounds.

Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence on charges of plotting a coup to remain in power after his 2022 electoral defeat, has had several health issues since a near-fatal stabbing in the stomach during his successful presidential campaign in 2018, including surgeries related to his wounds.

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Bolsonaro had been hospitalized since Christmas Eve to undergo a scheduled double hernia surgery on Christmas Day. While the surgery was successful, he later underwent additional medical procedures to address his persistent hiccups.

Bolsonaro had been hospitalized since Christmas Eve to undergo a scheduled double hernia surgery on Christmas Day. While the surgery was successful, he later underwent additional medical procedures to address his persistent hiccups.

Moraes noted that Bolsonaro's clinical condition showed improvement rather than deterioration and that he had previously violated precautionary measures by destroying an electronic ankle bracelet in what appeared to be an escape attempt.

Moraes noted that Bolsonaro's clinical condition showed improvement rather than deterioration and that he had previously violated precautionary measures by destroying an electronic ankle bracelet in what appeared to be an escape attempt.

Bolsonaro's medical team recommended a treatment plan including a fractionated diet, continuous blood pressure monitoring, use of a CPAP device for sleep apnea and daily physical therapy, which can be provided at the Federal Police facility.

Bolsonaro's medical team recommended a treatment plan including a fractionated diet, continuous blood pressure monitoring, use of a CPAP device for sleep apnea and daily physical therapy, which can be provided at the Federal Police facility.

In September 2025, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court convicted Bolsonaro of leading a plot to remain in power after his 2022 electoral defeat to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, with prosecutors alleging the scheme included plans to assassinate Lula.

In September 2025, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court convicted Bolsonaro of leading a plot to remain in power after his 2022 electoral defeat to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, with prosecutors alleging the scheme included plans to assassinate Lula.

Medical reports confirm Bolsonaro's condition improved after elective surgeries, not worsened as his defense falsely claimed. The Federal Police facility provides 24-hour medical care, full doctor access, physical therapy and all necessary treatments without any health risk. Bolsonaro earned his prison sentence by leading a coup plot after losing the 2022 election and violating his ankle monitor terms.

Medical reports confirm Bolsonaro's condition improved after elective surgeries, not worsened as his defense falsely claimed. The Federal Police facility provides 24-hour medical care, full doctor access, physical therapy and all necessary treatments without any health risk. Bolsonaro earned his prison sentence by leading a coup plot after losing the 2022 election and violating his ankle monitor terms.

Moraes continues torturing Bolsonaro with sarcastic decisions ignoring clear medical evidence that permanent care cannot be guaranteed in prison. Medical reports explicitly warn of stroke risk from ongoing health complications, yet the judge dismisses these dangers. Bolsonaro's health has never recovered since the 2018 stabbing by a former PSOL militant, and forcing him back to prison after 12-hour surgery shows cruel disregard for his condition.

Moraes continues torturing Bolsonaro with sarcastic decisions ignoring clear medical evidence that permanent care cannot be guaranteed in prison. Medical reports explicitly warn of stroke risk from ongoing health complications, yet the judge dismisses these dangers. Bolsonaro's health has never recovered since the 2018 stabbing by a former PSOL militant, and forcing him back to prison after 12-hour surgery shows cruel disregard for his condition.

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There's a 50% chance that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be reelected as president of Brazil in October 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Moraes is torturing Bolsonaro with sarcastic decisions ignoring clear medical evidence that permanent care cannot be guaranteed in prison for the man whose health has never recovered since a leftist militant stabbed him in 2018. Medical reports explicitly warn of stroke risk from ongoing health complications, yet the Brazilian justice dismisses these dangers. Forcing Bolsonaro back to prison now shows cruel disregard for his condition.

Moraes is torturing Bolsonaro with sarcastic decisions ignoring clear medical evidence that permanent care cannot be guaranteed in prison for the man whose health has never recovered since a leftist militant stabbed him in 2018. Medical reports explicitly warn of stroke risk from ongoing health complications, yet the Brazilian justice dismisses these dangers. Forcing Bolsonaro back to prison now shows cruel disregard for his condition.

Medical reports actually confirm that Bolsonaro's condition has improved after elective surgeries, not worsened as his defense falsely claimed. Furthermore, the Federal Police facility provides 24-hour medical care, full doctor access, physical therapy and all necessary treatments without any health risk. Had Bolsonaro not decided to lead a coup plot in 2022 or at least not violate his ankle monitor terms, he would not have to go to prison.

Medical reports actually confirm that Bolsonaro's condition has improved after elective surgeries, not worsened as his defense falsely claimed. Furthermore, the Federal Police facility provides 24-hour medical care, full doctor access, physical therapy and all necessary treatments without any health risk. Had Bolsonaro not decided to lead a coup plot in 2022 or at least not violate his ankle monitor terms, he would not have to go to prison.

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