Brazilian Supreme Court says Bolsonaro can leave prison to undergo surgery

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Brian OsgoodDecember 23, 2025 at 08:24 PM

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In December 2025, Brazil's Supreme Court approved a request for former President Jair Bolsonaro to temporarily leave prison for hernia surgery. Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for his involvement in a coup plot, to undergo the procedure on Thursday at Hospital DF Star in Brasilia. Bolsonaro's lawyers stated that the hernia was causing him pain. This marks the first time Bolsonaro has left federal custody since his imprisonment in late November. Authorities have been ordered to monitor Bolsonaro around the clock during his hospital stay. His health issues also caused him to cancel an interview where he was expected to endorse his son Flavio's 2026 presidential bid.

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Alexandre de Moraes ×250% Jair Bolsonaro ×8100% Brazil ×4100%

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