Key Facts
- Bolsonaro was authorized to receive visits from his four children during hospitalization at DF Star hospital in Brasília
- He will undergo surgery for a bilateral inguinal hernia on Thursday, December 25
- This is the former president's eighth surgical procedure
- Federal Police will maintain 24-hour surveillance with at least two officers outside the hospital room
- Electronic devices including cellphones and computers are prohibited in his room
- He is expected to remain hospitalized for five to seven days for post-operative monitoring
Quick Summary
Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to receive visits from his four children during his hospitalization at DF Star hospital in Brasília.
Bolsonaro was transferred from Federal Police custody on Wednesday morning to undergo surgery for a bilateral inguinal hernia, scheduled for Thursday. This marks the former president's eighth surgical procedure.
The minister established strict security measures, including 24-hour Federal Police surveillance with at least two officers stationed outside the hospital room. Bolsonaro will be isolated from other patients, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in his room.
Authorization and Hospital Transfer
Alexandre de Moraes, Minister of the Supreme Court Federal Tribunal (STF), authorized on Wednesday, December 24, the former president to receive visits from his children during his hospitalization period.
Bolsonaro left the Federal Police superintendence on Wednesday morning and was admitted to the DF Star hospital in Brasília. He has already begun pre-operative procedures.
The former president will undergo surgery to correct a bilateral inguinal hernia. The procedure was authorized by Minister Moraes on December 23.
According to the medical team's schedule, if everything proceeds as expected, the hernia correction surgery will take place on Thursday, December 25.
Children's Visitation Rights
Minister Moraes' decision specifically authorizes the four children of the former president to visit him during his hospital stay.
The authorized visitors include:
- Carlos Bolsonaro
- Flávio Bolsonaro
- Jair Renan Bolsonaro
- Laura Bolsonaro
Visits must comply with the hospital unit's established rules. The minister reiterated that the former president's children are prohibited from bringing cellphones, computers, or any electronic devices.
Previously, Minister Moraes had already authorized that former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro accompany her husband.
Medical Condition and Procedure
The surgery was deemed necessary following a request from the defense team. A medical evaluation conducted by the Federal Police indicated that the procedure is required to prevent worsening of the condition.
The ex-president, who was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for attempted coup d'état, is expected to remain hospitalized for post-procedure monitoring for approximately five to seven days, according to the medical team.
This will be the eighth surgery that the former president has undergone.
Security Measures 🔒
Minister Moraes established comprehensive security protocols for the period of the former president's hospitalization.
Bolsonaro will be housed in an isolated area of the hospital, separate from other patients.
The Federal Police is required to provide complete vigilance and security for the detainee during his stay, as well as for the hospital itself, maintaining teams on standby.
Specific security determinations include:
- Guaranteeing 24-hour security and surveillance
- Maintaining a minimum of two Federal Police officers at the hospital room door
- Keeping necessary teams inside and outside the hospital
- Prohibiting the entry of computers and cellphones into the room, except for medical equipment
