Overview
- DF Star Hospital in Brasilia says the 70-year-old remains in the intensive care unit on IV antibiotics and non-invasive support, with pneumonia stable but kidney function worsened.
- Physicians diagnosed bronchopneumonia likely caused by aspiration after he presented with high fever, low oxygen, sweating, chills and vomiting.
- Treating doctors describe the case as serious, with continued ICU monitoring expected over the next few days.
- Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence after conviction for plotting a coup following his 2022 election loss.
- Family and lawyers renewed pleas for humanitarian house arrest as authorities blocked a planned prison visit by U.S. adviser Darren Beattie over interference concerns.