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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gabriela S. Pessoa

Bolsonaro’s doctors say the health of Brazil former president has stabilized

The health condition of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is stable, his doctors said Friday, following reports of a decline the previous day. He continues to recover in intensive care after undergoing bowel surgery nearly two weeks ago.

The medical team at the DF Star Hospital in Brasilia said Thursday the former president had elevated blood pressure and worsened liver lab test results. In a Friday update, they said his blood pressure had been stabilized, and additional imaging tests showed no complications, excluding the need of new surgery.

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