NPR • 3/13/2026 – 3/15/2026

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is currently in intensive care due to pneumonia, as reported by a hospital in Brasilia. The announcement was made on Friday, confirming that Bolsonaro is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit. His health issues have been persistent and are linked to a stabbing incident that occurred in 2018. Earlier on the same day, Bolsonaro's eldest son, Flavio, shared on social media that his father was being transferred from prison to the hospital after experiencing chills and vomiting. Flavio expressed concern for his father's health and requested prayers, hoping that the situation would not be serious. The transfer to the hospital indicates a significant health concern for the former president, who has faced various health challenges since the stabbing. In addition to his health issues, Flavio Bolsonaro has indicated his intention to run for president in the upcoming election. Recent polls show him in a competitive position against the current president, although specific details about the election dynamics were not provided in the sources. The situation surrounding Jair Bolsonaro's health and his son's political aspirations is unfolding amid a backdrop of ongoing political tensions in Brazil.
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