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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro in Critical Condition After 12-Hour Emergency Surgery

The surgery addressed severe intestinal complications linked to a 2018 stabbing, with doctors warning of a slow and uncertain recovery.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro arrives by ambulance at the Rio Grande Hospital in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil on April 11, 2025. Brazilian former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was stabbed at an election rally in 2018, was rushed to hospital by helicopter on April 11, 2025, with "severe pain" in his abdomen, a party spokesman said. Bolsonaro, 70, was at a party event in the northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte when he fell unwell "linked to the 2018 stabbing," the spokesman told AFP. (Photo by MAGNUS NASCIMENTO / AFP)
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gestures during a demonstration against his judicial process and to demand the amnesty of all accused of taking part in the allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

Overview

  • Jair Bolsonaro underwent a 12-hour emergency surgery in Brasília to treat intestinal complications stemming from injuries sustained in a 2018 assassination attempt.
  • Doctors described the procedure as the most extensive and complex surgery Bolsonaro has faced since the stabbing, which has led to recurring health issues over the years.
  • Bolsonaro remains in critical condition in the ICU, with the next 48 hours deemed critical for his recovery, though doctors caution that a full recovery will take time.
  • The medical team emphasized that while the surgery was successful, the underlying condition is not fully resolved, and new intestinal adhesions are expected to form.
  • Bolsonaro has used social media to express gratitude to his medical team and supporters, reaffirming his faith and determination to resume public activities.