Bolsonaro in Intensive Care: Health Decline

0:00This is Cory, keeping you informed on what's happening worldwide. You're listening to Global News Today. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's health has declined in the hospital. The 70-year-old former leader is now in intensive care with worsening kidney function and pneumonia. Doctors describe his condition as serious but stable. He was rushed to D.F. star hospital in Brazil on Friday from the prison where he's serving a 27-year sentence for his role in a 2000. 23-coop plot. Tess showed brock of pneumonia, likely from aspiration, along with a high fever, low oxygen levels, chills, and sweating. Since arriving, inflammatory markers have risen, prompting the move to intensive care just hours later. Bolsonaro governed from 2019 to 2022 and has faced multiple hospital stays over the years. His family has long requested house arrest from Brazil's Supreme Court, arguing he gets inadequate medical care behind bars.

1:00One son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, told reporters his father remains stable, despite no improvement, linking issues to a 2018 stabbing during his campaign. Flavio is set to challenge current President Luiz in Oceola de Silva in an upcoming election. Bolsonaro also faces convictions for leading a criminal group and trying to undermine democracy. Charges, he rejects. Dean in his sponsor by our partner, check out the episode description, relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, s-o-l-i-soli-pilo.com