Overview

• Jair Bolsonaro underwent a 12-hour emergency surgery in Brasília to treat intestinal complications stemming from injuries sustained in a 2018 assassination attempt.
• Doctors described the procedure as the most extensive and complex surgery Bolsonaro has faced since the stabbing, which has led to recurring health issues over the years.
• Bolsonaro remains in critical condition in the ICU, with the next 48 hours deemed critical for his recovery, though doctors caution that a full recovery will take time.
• The medical team emphasized that while the surgery was successful, the underlying condition is not fully resolved, and new intestinal adhesions are expected to form.
• Bolsonaro has used social media to express gratitude to his medical team and supporters, reaffirming his faith and determination to resume public activities.