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Bolsonaro Continues Post-Operative Care Following Inguinal Hernia Surgery While Serving Prison Sentence
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is continuing post-operative care for a bilateral inguinal hernia surgery he underwent on December 24, 2024. He remains hospitalized at the DF Star hospital in Brasília and is expected to stay for at least a week.
Bolsonaro’s recovery plan includes physical therapy,prophylaxis to prevent venous thrombosis,and general clinical care. The surgery was authorized by Judge Alexandre de Moraes while Bolsonaro is serving a sentence at Federal Police headquarters in Brasília.
Sentence and Disqualification
On [Date of conviction – *to be verified and added*], Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for leading a plot to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election.The conviction stems from attempts to remain in power after losing to Luiz Inácio lula da Silva.
In addition to the prison sentence, Bolsonaro is disqualified from running for office untill 2060, effectively ending his political career. Lula da Silva,of the progressive Workers’ Party,is currently serving as President of Brazil.
Background: The 2022 Election and Subsequent Allegations
The 2022 Brazilian presidential election was closely contested, with Lula da Silva narrowly defeating Bolsonaro. Following the election, Bolsonaro and his allies made unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud and attempted to pressure the electoral system. These actions led to investigations and ultimately, the conviction that resulted in his imprisonment.
The allegations against Bolsonaro center around attempts to incite a coup and undermine democratic institutions. Evidence presented during the trial reportedly included communications and actions taken in the days and weeks following the election, aimed at discrediting the results and retaining power.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 30, 2022 | Luiz Inácio Lula da silva wins the Brazilian presidential election. |
| November 2022 – December 2023 | Allegations of voter fraud and attempts to undermine the electoral system surface. Investigations begin. |
[Date of conviction – *to be verified
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