Brazil’s jailed ex-president Bolsonaro hospitalised with lung infection

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Updated 15.3.2026

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Jair Bolsonaro *Brazil Darren Beattie Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Brasilia

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Mar 15, 2026

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Al JazeeraMar 15

Brazil’s jailed ex-president Bolsonaro hospitalised with lung infection

Jair Bolsonaro, the former far-right president of Brazil, was hospitalized in Brasilia on Friday and is being treated for bronchopneumonia in the intensive care unit of the DF Star hospital. The 70-year-old is in stable condition but also has worsening kidney function, and no discharge date has been set. Bolsonaro, who served as president from 2019 to 2023, is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup to overturn his 2022 election loss to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. His lawyers have unsuccessfully sought house arrest due to his ongoing health issues stemming from a 2018 stabbing. Despite his imprisonment, Bolsonaro remains a significant figure in Brazilian politics.

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Jair Bolsonaro is hospitalized with bronchopneumonia.

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Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting an alleged coup.

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The DF Star hospital said Bolsonaro is in stable condition despite worsening kidney function.

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Bolsonaro was convicted in September last year of trying to overturn his 2022 election loss.

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Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing.

— Bolsonaro

Mar 13, 2026

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Al JazeeraMar 13

Brazil pulls visa of Trump adviser who asked to visit Bolsonaro in prison

Brazil revoked the visa of Darren Beattie, a far-right advisor to US President Donald Trump, preventing him from visiting imprisoned ex-President Jair Bolsonaro. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed the visa revocation, citing a reciprocal action to the US revoking visas of Brazilian officials, including the health minister. Brazilian officials stated Beattie misrepresented the purpose of his visit on his visa application. Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, is serving a 27-year sentence for his role in a coup plot following the 2022 election. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between the Brazilian and US governments, despite recent improvements in relations between Trump and Lula.

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South China Morning PostMar 13

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro in ICU with pneumonia

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is in intensive care at a Brasilia hospital, diagnosed with bronchopneumonia. He was transferred from prison after experiencing symptoms including chills, vomiting, high fever, low oxygen, and sweating. Bolsonaro, 70, is currently serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup, following a Supreme Court conviction last year. The hospital stated he is receiving IV antibiotics and non-invasive clinical support. His son, Flavio Bolsonaro, requested prayers for his father's recovery.

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Brazil revoked the visa of Darren Beattie, a Trump adviser planning to visit Bolsonaro in prison.

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Lula confirmed Beattie's visa was pulled, equating it to the US revoking visas of Brazilian officials.

— Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

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Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for his role in a coup plot after Brazil’s 2022 election.

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Trump placed Brazil under heavy tariffs in protest against Bolsonaro’s prosecution.

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Jair Bolsonaro has pneumonia and is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit.

— DF Star Hospital

Mar 11, 2026

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Al JazeeraMar 11

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro seeks court approval for visit from Trump official

Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers have petitioned the Brazilian Supreme Court for permission for Darren Beattie, a former Trump advisor, to visit the ex-president in prison in Brasilia next week. Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overturn his defeat in the 2022 election. The filing requests the visit occur on March 16 or 17 with an interpreter present, as Bolsonaro does not speak fluent English. Bolsonaro's critics suspect he is leveraging his ties to Trump to influence his legal situation. Trump has previously criticized Bolsonaro's prosecution, comparing it to his own legal challenges and raising tariffs on Brazilian exports in response.

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Lawyers for Bolsonaro have petitioned for Darren Beattie to meet him in prison.

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Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting to overturn his defeat in Brazil’s 2022 presidential election.

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The petition requests an interpreter be present for the meeting.

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Trump raised tariffs on certain Brazilian exports to 50 percent, citing Bolsonaro’s prosecution as a motive.

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Bolsonaro’s lawyers were seeking to arrange a meeting with Beattie next week, either on March 16 or 17.

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