Bolsonaro Recovering After Lengthy Intestinal Surgery Linked to 2018 Stabbing

The former Brazilian president is stable in intensive care following a 12-hour operation to address complications from multiple surgeries after his near-fatal stabbing.

Jair Bolsonaro underwent a 12-hour laparotomy on Sunday to treat intestinal adhesions and reconstitute his abdominal wall, a complication stemming from his 2018 stabbing.
Doctors initially expected the surgery to last six hours but extended it due to its complexity; Bolsonaro is now stable and recovering in intensive care.
The operation marks Bolsonaro's fifth surgery since the 2018 attack, which caused significant internal damage and has led to recurring health issues.
Bolsonaro continues to advocate for an amnesty bill for his supporters, even as he faces an upcoming Supreme Court trial over alleged coup-related actions following his 2022 election loss.
Despite being barred from running for office until 2030, Bolsonaro has signaled his intention to remain politically active and challenge leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration.