On December 24, 2025, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was transported from prison to a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, for surgery the following day. An Associated Press photograph captured the scene, highlighting the presence of a Bolsonaro supporter’s shadow cast upon an image of the former president displayed outside the hospital. This visual element underscored the continued support for Bolsonaro even amidst his incarceration and imminent medical procedure. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the political divisions within the nation.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Brasilia due to feeling ill, his son reported. Bolsonaro has experienced recurring intestinal problems stemming from a 2018 stabbing, leading to multiple surgeries, with the most recent in April. He presented with symptoms including severe hiccups, vomiting, and low blood pressure. This hospitalization follows medical treatments and a recent Supreme Court sentence of 27 years in prison for his alleged involvement in a coup plot.
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Brazilian prosecutors have charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with involvement in a coup plot aimed at overturning the 2022 election results. The charges, including armed criminal organization and coup d’état, stem from a scheme allegedly beginning in 2021 to undermine electoral confidence, culminating in the January 8, 2023, attacks on government buildings. Prosecutors allege Bolsonaro actively participated in and led the plot, which included plans to harm President Lula da Silva. The Supreme Court will decide whether to accept the charges, potentially leading to a trial before the 2026 elections.
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John Q. Hosedrinker