Brazil’s imprisoned far right former president Jair Bolsonaro was moved into intensive care Friday after being diagnosed with bronchopneumonia, his doctors confirmed. Bolsonaro, who is serving a prison sentence for attempting to overturn the 2022 presidential election, was initially admitted to a hospital facility earlier Friday with symptoms including chills and vomiting, according to his son Flavio Bolsonaro.
Medical officials said Bolsonaro’s condition requires close monitoring and specialized treatment in the intensive care unit. The former leader’s health update has drawn attention from supporters and political observers in Brazil, given his high profile and ongoing legal and political controversies.
The hospitalization adds to concerns about Bolsonaro’s well being while serving his sentence. Authorities continue to provide updates as his treatment progresses, emphasizing that medical care is being administered according to elished protocols.
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