Bolsonaro Undergoes Major Surgery, Faces Legal Battles

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is recovering in an ICU after undergoing a complex 12-hour surgery to treat an intestinal obstruction linked to a 2018 stabbing. His condition is stable, but a quick recovery is not anticipated due to the seriousness of the situation and potential for further adhesions. Bolsonaro's hospitalization followed severe abdominal pain that interrupted a political tour in northeastern Brazil. Amid these health challenges, he continues to advocate for an amnesty bill for his supporters who stormed government buildings after his 2022 election defeat. Despite being barred from running for office until 2030, Bolsonaro presents himself as a candidate for the next presidential election and criticizes the legal proceedings against him as politically motivated. Supporters have gathered outside the hospital to offer prayers and solidarity for his recovery.