Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Hospitalized for Severe Abdominal Pain

Bolsonaro was transferred to a larger hospital in Natal after complications linked to the 2018 stabbing that continues to impact his health.

Jair Bolsonaro, 70, was hospitalized on April 11, 2025, in Rio Grande do Norte after experiencing severe abdominal pain during a political event.
The pain stems from long-term complications of a near-fatal stabbing at a campaign rally in 2018, which has required multiple surgeries over the years.
Bolsonaro was initially treated at a local hospital in Santa Cruz before being airlifted to a larger facility in Natal for further care.
The hospitalization occurred as Bolsonaro was preparing for a political tour in northeastern Brazil to promote his party's agenda, despite his ban from running for office until 2030.
Bolsonaro also faces legal challenges, including charges related to an alleged coup plot following his 2022 election defeat, which could result in a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.