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Bolsonaro's Medical Release Amid Ongoing Coup Sentencing

12/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jair Bolsonaro, former Brazilian President, underwent a phrenic nerve block on December 29, 2025, for hiccups, his wife reported success.
Bolsonaro, 70, is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after the 2022 election.
He was released for medical treatment.
After hospitalization, he will return to federal police custody.
The Supreme Court ordered house arrest for ten officials linked to the coup plot.

History

Historical Context

Brazil's political turmoil intensified in 2022 when former President Jair Bolsonaro attempted a coup after losing the election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This echoes the 1964 military coup that destabilized Brazilian democracy for decades. In 2023, Bolsonaro's supporters stormed government buildings, leading to his conviction in 2025 for insurrection, highlighting ongoing challenges to Brazil's democratic institutions.

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Story summary

Jair Bolsonaro, former Brazilian President, underwent a phrenic nerve block on December 29, 2025, for hiccups, his wife reported success.
Bolsonaro, 70, is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after the 2022 election.
He was released for medical treatment.
After hospitalization, he will return to federal police custody.
The Supreme Court ordered house arrest for ten officials linked to the coup plot.

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