Overview

• Jair Bolsonaro is undergoing a six-hour laparotomy in Brasilia to address an intestinal blockage and reconstruct his abdominal wall.
• This marks the fifth surgery for the 70-year-old since the 2018 stabbing incident that has caused persistent health challenges.
• Bolsonaro was hospitalized Friday after experiencing severe abdominal pain during a political tour in northeastern Brazil.
• Despite his health struggles, Bolsonaro continues advocating for an amnesty bill for supporters and faces a Supreme Court trial for alleged conspiracy.
• The former president remains banned from running for office until 2030 but has expressed hopes of overturning the decision.