Bolsonaro experiences "most intense vomiting and hiccuping episode yet," says Carlos.
A doctor was called to assess the situation.
247 - Former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) presented on Monday night (29) a case of vomiting and hiccups described as “the most intense so far”, according to a publication made on X (former Twitter) by his son, Carlos Bolsonaro, city councilor in Rio de Janeiro.
“My family and I are assessing whether we need to take my father back to the hospital. He is experiencing a severe case of hiccups accompanied by four episodes of vomiting, which he himself described as the most intense so far. Michelle is helping him feel more comfortable and calm while the doctor is already on his way home to evaluate the situation. Please pray for him!” wrote Carlos.
Bolsonaro is under house arrest in Brasília, after being sentenced by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) on September 11 to 27 years and 3 months in prison for attempted coup d'état. According to Carlos, a private doctor has already been contacted to assess whether a new hospital referral will be necessary.
The former president claims to be facing recurring health problems. Family members and allies have reported bouts of hiccups, reflux, and gastrointestinal discomfort in recent years.
Tarcísio's visit
Earlier, the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos), He was with Bolsonaro at his residence in Brasília., in a meeting lasting about three hours.
"It's very sad to see the president in the situation he's in. While talking, he was sobbing the whole time. This is a consequence of the various surgeries he underwent, a consequence of the cowardly attack that almost took his life," Tarcísio told reporters after the visit.
During the conversation, the governor defended the approval of an amnesty for those involved in coup attempts, arguing that the measure could "pave the way for the pacification of the country."
