Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro is receiving treatment in hospital after suffering persistent hiccups for 10 days.
Bolsonaro, 66, was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction on Wednesday evening after being taken to a hospital in São Paulo, according to the state-run news agency, Agência Brasil.
While it was initially feared that Bolsonaro would have to undergo emergency surgery, doctors said he would be receiving “conservative clinical treatment” for now.
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The president shared a photo of himself in hospital on Twitter, writing: “We’ll be back soon, God willing. Brazil is ours!”
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is receiving treatment in hospital after suffering persistent hiccups for 10 days.
Bolsonaro, 66, was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction on Wednesday evening after being taken to a hospital in São Paulo, according to state-run news agency Agência Brasil.
While it was initially feared that Bolsonaro would have to undergo emergency surgery, doctors said he would be receiving “conservative clinical treatment” for now.
The president shared a photo of himself in hospital on Twitter, writing: “We’ll be back soon, God willing. Brazil is ours!”
Bolsonaro’s son Flavio has previously described his father as “almost dead” by the time he made it to a hospital following the attack.
In a tweet on Wednesday, Flavio thanked well-wishers for their “recovery messages and prayers” after his father’s hospitalization.
“May God give everyone everything they want from my father in double…right now!” he said.
Bolsonaro’s hospitalization comes as his popularity has taken a significant hit, with the Brazilian leader facing allegations of corruption and widespread criticism over his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Recent polls have shown record-low approval ratings for the far-right leader.
A poll released earlier this month by Datafolha found that 54 percent of Brazilians would support impeachment proceedings against Bolsonaro, painting a bleak picture for his re-election bid next year.