Bolsonaro Hospitalized, Transferred to Brasilia
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was transferred to Brasilia via medical aircraft after experiencing abdominal pain due to complications from a 2018 stabbing. Hospitalized Friday in northeastern Brazil, Bolsonaro's doctors described the bowel obstruction as the most serious episode since the attack. While initially stable, he may require further surgery. The transfer was at his family's request. Bolsonaro, barred from running in next year's election, was beginning a regional tour to promote his party's agenda.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was transferred to Brasilia via medical aircraft after experiencing abdominal pain due to complications from a 2018 stabbing. Hospitalized Friday in northeastern Brazil, Bolsonaro's doctors described the bowel obstruction as the most serious episode since the attack. While initially stable, he may require further surgery. The transfer was at his family's request. Bolsonaro, barred from running in next year's election, was beginning a regional tour to promote his party's agenda.
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