Overview

• 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.