Former president spoke with press in the middle of the exam drums, he spoke about the 2026 elections and revealed that, between Michelle and Tarcísio de Freitas, ‘cheer’ for his wife
Former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a series of medical examinations at DF Star Hospital in Brasilia after canceling commitments in Goiás due to discomfort. According to his medical staff, blood and tomography tests were previously scheduled and have no direct relationship with the recent discomfort he felt. Bolsonaro, who has faced intestinal problems for months, told the press that he is well and following the recommended treatment by his doctors.
Chief doctor, Claudio Birolini, said the former president has suffered from sickness and hiccup crises, which are attributed to the medication he is taking. In addition, it was diagnosed with viral pneumonia, for which it is receiving treatment with antibiotics. Despite health problems, Bolsonaro mentioned that his political agenda remains active, with events planned in Belo Horizonte and São Paulo. However, his medical team recommended that he reduces the number of commitments to preserve his health. There are no specific dietary restrictions, but the medical team warns that the politician should be careful how to feed.
Regarding the 2026 elections, he stated to be the name of the Liberal Party (PL) for the presidential dispute, expressing his preference for his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, as a candidate, instead of Tarcísio de Freitas, governor of São Paulo. On the other hand, it states that an election without its presence is “a negation to democracy.” The former president also stressed the importance of strengthening the Federal Senate, with Valdemar Costa Neto leading efforts in the states.
Bolsonaro also commented on the Federal Police investigation about the alleged “parallel abim”, which did not result in his indictment. He has classified the accusations as attempts to incriminate him and move him away from the 2026 elections. The former president’s legal situation-today he is ineligible by decision of the Electoral Justice-is complex and raises doubts about who can represent him politically in the future.
*With information from Aline Becketty
*Report produced with the aid of AI
