According to the STF’s decision, the former president must present within 48 hours the certificate of attendance to the hospital in Brasilia
O He left his residence in Brasilia on Saturday morning (16) to perform a series of medical examinations in a private hospital in the federal capital. This is the first time he leaves home since he has served house arrest. The departure was authorized by the Minister of Alexandre de Moraes. The exams, which were already scheduled, include blood, urine and endoscopy. Bolsonaro has had frequent hiccups and choking, sequelae of the multiple surgeries to which he was submitted after the knife attack suffered in 2018 during the presidential campaign. The defense of the former president requested the release for the continuous medical monitoring of his health.
Bolsonaro is expected to remain in the hospital for a period of six to eight hours. According to the court order, he must present a certificate to prove the performance of the medical proceedings. At the entrance of the hospital, a group of supporters gathered to express solidarity, with prayers and flags from Brazil and Israel. There is no forecast that Bolsonaro’s medical staff or lawyers will speak to the press.
*With information from Igor Damasceno
*Report produced with the aid of AI
