Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized in ICU with bronchopneumonia

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Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized in ICU with bronchopneumonia

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Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized in ICU with bronchopneumonia

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Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized in an ICU with bronchopneumonia.
His son Flávio expressed concerns via social media.
Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup.

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to bronchopneumonia, as announced by the DF Star hospital in Brasília. The 70-year-old former leader was transferred from prison after experiencing symptoms including high fever, chills, and a drop in oxygen saturation, leading to medical examinations confirming his condition, according to Reuters, SCMP, and Los Angeles Times.

His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, reported the transfer to the hospital and urged the public for prayers, hoping for his father's quick recovery. Recent polls show Flávio considering a run for the presidency this year, indicating a tight race against current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to Reuters, SCMP, and Los Angeles Times.

Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted for attempting a coup following his loss in the 2022 elections. His legal challenges also include convictions for leading an armed criminal organization and trying to overthrow democratic institutions, all while maintaining his innocence, as reported by Reuters, SCMP, and Los Angeles Times.