Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily left house arrest today to be examined by doctors in the capital, Brasilia, after a judge granted him permission to spend six to eight hours in hospital.
Doctors said Bolsonaro was admitted with a fever, cough, persistent gastroesophageal reflux and hiccups. Tests showed residual signs of two recent lung infections, as well as persistent esophagitis and gastritis. He was discharged later that day and will continue his medication.
He has been hospitalized multiple times since he was stabbed at a campaign rally ahead of the 2018 presidential election. His last surgery was in April, for an intestinal obstruction.
Bolsonaro is on trial before the Supreme Court for allegedly trying to overturn the results of the 2022 election, in which he lost to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The panel of judges is expected to deliver verdicts and sentences on five charges against him between September 2 and 12. Bolsonaro denies the charges.
He has been under house arrest since August 5. Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case, said Bolsonaro violated precautionary measures by spreading the content through his three sons.
Fewer than 20 people gathered outside the hospital today, claiming Bolsonaro is the victim of political persecution. Some thanked US President Donald Trump, who called the whole process a witch hunt and linked his decision to impose 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports to it.
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