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Bolsonaro Transferred to Standard Room Amid Health Crisis

3/24/2026

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Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, has been moved from intensive care to a standard room after being hospitalized for bronchopneumonia since March 13.
His doctor confirmed the transfer, and no discharge date has been provided.
Bolsonaro, 71, is serving a 27-year sentence for his role in plotting a coup following his defeat in the 2022 election to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, has been moved from intensive care to a standard room after being hospitalized for bronchopneumonia since March 13.
His doctor confirmed the transfer, and no discharge date has been provided.
Bolsonaro, 71, is serving a 27-year sentence for his role in plotting a coup following his defeat in the 2022 election to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.