Jair Bolsonaro Released From Prison in Brazil, Hospitalized for Treatment
The Federal Police must provide full security and surveillance throughout Bolsonaro’s hospital stay.
Quick overview
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has left the Federal Police headquarters for preoperative examinations ahead of surgery.
- He is undergoing treatment for persistent hiccups and a bilateral inguinal hernia, with the operation scheduled for December 25.
- Bolsonaro's transfer to the hospital was authorized by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, with strict security measures in place.
- Only former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro is allowed to accompany him, while additional visits require prior approval from Justice Moraes.
Ahead of a medical procedure, the former president will undergo preoperative examinations.
This marks the first time he has left the Regional Superintendency of the Federal Police, where he is serving a 27-year and three-month prison sentence for attempting a coup.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left the Federal Police headquarters in Brasília on Wednesday morning and was taken to DF Star Hospital, where he is to be admitted for treatment and surgery related to persistent hiccups and bilateral inguinal hernia. The operation is scheduled for Thursday, December 25.
Prior to surgery, Bolsonaro will undergo a series of preparatory medical tests. This is his first departure from the Federal Police facility since beginning his sentence. The procedure was authorized by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes after a Federal Police medical assessment determined that surgical intervention was necessary.
Bolsonaro’s Legal Team and His Future
On Tuesday, Bolsonaro’s legal team requested that the surgery be scheduled for Christmas. In granting approval, Moraes ordered that Bolsonaro’s transfer and security be carried out discreetly by the Federal Police.
According to the ruling, Bolsonaro was to enter the hospital through the parking area. Federal Police officers are responsible for guarding him and ensuring his security around the clock, with at least two officers stationed outside his hospital room at all times, in addition to security teams inside and outside the medical facility as deemed necessary.
Restrictions have also been placed on the use of electronic devices, with the exception of medical equipment. The Federal Police must provide full security and surveillance throughout Bolsonaro’s hospital stay, including maintaining officers on constant duty.
Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro is the only person authorized to accompany him. Any additional visits must receive prior approval from Justice Moraes. The defense had requested that Bolsonaro’s sons, Carlos and Flávio, be designated as secondary companions. While they were not authorized to stay with him, Carlos Bolsonaro was present outside DF Star Hospital on Wednesday morning and witnessed the arrival of the Federal Police convoy. He said the defense plans to submit a new request seeking authorization for the children to make regular visits.
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