A Former Leader's Health Woes: Bolsonaro's Latest Medical Drama

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, is back in the medical spotlight. This time, it's not about his recent prison sentence. Instead, it's his health that's making headlines again. He just had another surgery. This one was to fix his hiccups. Yes, you read that right. Hiccups. The procedure happened on Monday. Doctors blocked his left phrenic nerve. That's a big deal because this nerve controls the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the main muscle for breathing. So, it's not just about hiccups. It's about making sure he can breathe properly. This wasn't his first hiccup surgery. He had a similar one on Saturday. That time, they blocked his right phrenic nerve. Both surgeries happened at the DF Star hospital in Brasilia. Each one lasted about an hour.Bolsonaro's health issues started a while ago. Back in 2018, he was stabbed during a campaign event. Since then, he's had several health problems. This time, it all started with a hernia surgery on Christmas Day. Doctors decided to tackle his hiccups while he was already in the hospital. Bolsonaro is no stranger to controversy. He was recently sentenced to over 27 years in prison. The Supreme Court found him guilty of trying to overturn his 2022 election loss. But even behind bars, his health issues keep making news. His wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, shared updates on social media. She said the surgery ended around 3 p. m. local time. A medical report is expected soon. But for now, the focus is on his recovery.