Bolsonaro asks the STF for authorization to undergo shoulder surgery

The defense of the former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) asked the STF (Supreme Federal Court) authorization for him to have surgery on his right shoulder, due to pain and functional limitations. The request was forwarded to the minister Alexandre de Moraescase rapporteur, this Tuesday (21).

Bolsonaro’s lawyers request that the surgery be carried out next Friday (24) or Saturday (25) with the aim of preserving the former president’s “physical integrity” and “dignity”. preparation for the procedure and the entire rehabilitation process.

Bolsonaro began serving his sentence at his home in Jardim Botânico, in Brasília, on the 27th. House arrest was authorized by the minister for a period of 90 days. The judge justified the decision based on the former president’s health problems, who faced a bilateral bronchopneumonia.

According to medical reports sent to the STF last Friday, the former president is showing gradual improvement in his clinical condition, but still.

The documents indicate that Bolsonaro’s lung condition improved after being diagnosed with bilateral bronchopneumonia and reports greater willingness to carry out daily activities. Even so, complications such as muscle pain, fatigue and episodes of hiccups have hampered the pace of rehabilitation.

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