Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalized Friday after falling ill in the Brasilia prison where he is currently serving a sentence for attempting a coup. The news was announced by his son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, on social media.
According to him, the former head of state woke up in the morning with chills and violent vomiting, which led prison authorities to decide to transfer him to a hospital. The exact circumstances of this medical episode have not yet been specified by the authorities.
His health has been fragile for several years.
Jair Bolsonaro, a leading figure of the Brazilian right, was sentenced in September 2025 to 27 years in prison for his involvement in an attempted coup. Since his incarceration, his health has been a recurring source of concern and has already required several hospitalizations.
The former president is indeed suffering from medical complications related to the knife attack he suffered in 2018 at a campaign rally. Since that attack, he has undergone several surgeries and experiences recurring health problems that continue to affect his physical condition.
