Medical Report Says Bolsonaro’s Balance Problems Persist During House Arrest
The Supreme Court is using weekly updates to assess whether to keep the 90‑day humanitarian measure.
Overview
- His medical team told the Supreme Court in a Friday report that his balance instability remains persistent and unchanged.
- Doctors reported recurrent hiccups in recent days that eased and stabilized after a therapy adjustment.
- An exam noted a mild residual change at the base of his left lung.
- He is in daily light rehab, wears a sling on his right arm after a May 1 shoulder operation, and uses transdermal pain medicine with blood pressure under control.
- He remains on humanitarian home detention ordered in late March with an ankle monitor and a ban on outside communication after a conviction for attempting a coup, and weekly reports will guide a review at the end of 90 days.