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Brazilian President Lula Recovering After Emergency Brain Surgery

The 79-year-old leader underwent two procedures this week to address complications from an October head injury.

  • Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent emergency surgery on Tuesday to drain a brain hemorrhage caused by a fall in October at the presidential residence.
  • Doctors performed a craniotomy to relieve pressure and confirmed there were no signs of brain damage or long-term effects.
  • A second, minimally invasive procedure was scheduled for Thursday to reduce the risk of future bleeding from the affected area.
  • Lula remains in intensive care at São Paulo's Sírio-Libanês Hospital, where his condition is reported as stable, and he is walking and talking with family.
  • The president is expected to return to Brasília next week, with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin temporarily handling official duties during his recovery.
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