Jair Bolsonaro Remains in Intensive Care Following Intestinal Surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is in intensive care following a complex surgery for an intestinal obstruction. The 70-year-old experienced complications from a previous stab wound and remains clinically stable, focusing on recovery with no forecast for discharge. Bolsonaro is limiting communication to family and medical staff only.

BRASILIA, April 15 (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains in intensive care after undergoing a complex surgery, with no set date for discharge, according to DF Star Hospital. The medical note confirms Bolsonaro is clinically stable, without pain or bleeding.

The 70-year-old politician, who had surgery for an intestinal obstruction caused by a 2018 stabbing, wrote in an Instagram post that he will only communicate with his family and medical team to ensure his recovery is not disrupted. Bolsonaro had to cut short a regional tour and was hospitalized after experiencing severe abdominal pain.

The former leader's operation on Sunday marks his sixth surgery since the stabbing incident. Bolsonaro's medical team said there is currently no timeline for his release from intensive care.

(With inputs from agencies.)