Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken to the hospital Tuesday after reportedly feeling sick.
Reuters reported he was admitted with symptoms of vomiting, low blood pressure, and hiccups.
Family Statement
His son Flavio Bolsonaro confirmed the news on social media.
Jair Bolsonaro
“President Bolsonaro felt unwell a short while ago, with a severe bout of hiccups, vomiting, and low blood pressure,” he wrote.
“I ask for everyone’s prayers so that it is nothing serious.”
Hospitalization
Bolsonaro arrived at DF Star Hospital in Brasília late Tuesday.
Jair Bolsonaro já chegou ao hospital DF Star, em Brasília.
Ex-presidente apresentou quadro de pressão baixa e crise de soluços pic.twitter.com/FrwI4qNLGb
— Sam Pancher (@SamPancher) September 16, 2025
Local reports said doctors are monitoring his condition closely.
Photos showed him entering the facility under escort.
Health History
The former president has faced health problems since 2018.
That year, he was stabbed while campaigning and nearly died.
The attack left him with recurring intestinal issues and multiple surgeries.
Legal Battles
Bolsonaro was sentenced last week to 27 years in prison.
Brazil’s supreme court convicted him of coup plotting.
He was accused of rejecting election results after losing to Lula da Silva.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Bolsonaro is under house arrest as he awaits the next phase of sentencing.
The court also banned him from running for office until 2060.
That would be eight years after his prison term concludes.
Bolsonaro’s case has drawn international attention.
President Trump has accused Lula’s government of a political witch hunt.
Brazilian courts claim Trump’s comments fueled “external interference.”
Opposition Response
Critics may accuse Bolsonaro of using illness as a delay tactic.
Others suggest he could be seeking national sympathy.
His allies insist the health scare is genuine.
For now, Bolsonaro’s legal and health crises remain intertwined.
Doctors have not released a timeline for his recovery.
The next chapter in his high-stakes battle is still uncertain.
