• Former President Jair Bolsonaro to undergo hernia surgery on December 25.
• The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized his temporary release from prison for the procedure.
• Bolsonaro has a history of health issues, including complications from a stabbing incident in 2018.
• His son Flávio Bolsonaro expressed concern for his father's health and canceled a planned interview.
• Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence related to coup plotting after the 2022 election.

The Brazilian Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has permitted former President Jair Bolsonaro to leave prison for a hernia operation scheduled for December 25, following his lawyers' request for medical treatment. Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for his involvement in a coup plot, will be transferred to the DF Star hospital in Brasilia for surgery on December 24, according to an official ruling seen by media sources.

Bolsonaro's health has been a significant concern, particularly since he was stabbed in the abdomen during a 2018 campaign event, leading to numerous hospitalizations and surgeries. This hernia surgery is another chapter in a series of medical issues he has faced, marking his first departure from federal custody since beginning his sentence in late November. Doctors have indicated that the hernia is causing pain in both sides of his groin, prompting the medical intervention.

On December 23, Bolsonaro had to cancel a planned interview with news outlet Metropoles, prioritizing his health over political activities. His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, expressed his father's determination to conduct the interview, relaying that “some days he wakes up feeling well, other days worse.” This incident underscores the ongoing speculation regarding Flávio's potential endorsement for the 2026 presidential race, which many anticipated during the interview.