Bolsonaro Hospitalized for Complications from 2018 Stabbing

The former Brazilian president is in stable condition as he faces ongoing legal battles over alleged coup plotting after his 2022 election loss.

Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalized in Natal, Brazil, due to severe abdominal pain linked to injuries from a 2018 assassination attempt.
Medical reports confirm his condition is stable, and surgery is not required at this time.
The 2018 stabbing during his presidential campaign left Bolsonaro with lasting health challenges, necessitating multiple surgeries over the years.
Bolsonaro is simultaneously under investigation for allegedly planning a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
In March 2025, Brazil's Supreme Court approved an indictment against Bolsonaro and seven others, potentially leading to significant prison time if convicted.