Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro in ICU with pneumonia

Mar 13, 2026 Brazil Brazil Politics
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro in ICU with pneumonia

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is hospitalized in Brasília with pneumonia and is in intensive care. His son confirmed the transfer from prison to the

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro in ICU with pneumonia

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized in Brasília with pneumonia and is currently in the intensive care unit. His eldest son, Flavio Bolsonaro, confirmed the transfer from prison to the hospital on social media, stating that his father experienced symptoms such as chills and vomiting before being admitted. Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup, is running for president in 2026. His health is being closely monitored as he undergoes treatment for the respiratory infection.

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