The hospital, which admitted Bolsonaro with high fever, sweating and chills, has also said that his inflammatory markers are increased. His family and allies have repeatedly asked Brazil’s Supreme Court to allow him to carry out his sentence under house arrest.
Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing in the case, which centers on his alleged role in a coup attempt following his loss to Lula in the 2022 election. The former president has been incarcerated since February 2024.
The right-wing leader’s health has been fragile since he was stabbed during a campaign rally in 2018. He has undergone multiple surgeries since then, including procedures related to the stabbing and subsequent complications.
His son Flávio Bolsonaro, a current senator, is widely expected to launch a presidential bid this year, setting up a potential political resurgence for the Bolsonaro family as they challenge Lula’s Workers’ Party.