Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro departed his Brasília residence early Friday morning for medical treatment, according to a social media announcement from his wife Michelle Bolsonaro.
The ex-president is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right shoulder to treat an ongoing condition that has caused continuous discomfort and restricted his range of motion.
Currently, Bolsonaro is serving a humanitarian house arrest sentence under a 90-day medical authorization while managing additional health concerns.
Last year, the former leader was found guilty of attempting to orchestrate a coup following his close electoral loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s 2022 presidential race.
