Investing.com -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is currently focused on his recovery after a lengthy surgery for an intestinal obstruction. The operation, which took place last Sunday, lasted for more than 12 hours, according to Bolsonaro’s Instagram post on Tuesday.
Bolsonaro, aged 70, stated that he will only be communicating with his family and medical team for the time being. This measure is intended to avoid any stimuli that could potentially hinder his recovery process.
This operation marks the sixth surgical procedure that the hard-right leader has undergone as a result of a stab wound he suffered in 2018. Currently, Bolsonaro remains in intensive care with no specific release date, as stated by his doctors.
The former president was admitted to the hospital on Friday due to severe abdominal pains. These pains occurred during an event with supporters in northeastern Brazil, causing him to halt a regional tour. This tour was intended to gather support ahead of a Supreme Court trial that could potentially result in his imprisonment.
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