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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gabriela S. Pessoa

Brazil former President Bolsonaro's health has worsened, doctors say

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s health condition has worsened following bowel surgery nearly two weeks ago, his doctors said Thursday.

The medical team at the DF Star Hospital in Brasilia, where Bolsonaro continues to recover in intensive care, said the former president “experienced a clinical decline, elevated blood pressure and worsening liver lab test results." He would undergo additional imaging tests on Thursday, the doctors added.

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