Former President Jair Bolsonaro had successful surgery for a double hernia. This happened while he made a political move. He said his son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, is his choice for the 2026 presidential election. Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence. He went to a hospital for the operation. The Supreme Court allowed this.
Jair Bolsonaro's wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, shared the good news. She was relieved after the surgery. People are now thinking about his politics. Bolsonaro lost the 2022 election to President Lula da Silva. He has not been very active in politics since his sentence. However, this endorsement shows he wants to stay influential.
He wrote a letter for the endorsement. Flávio Bolsonaro read it aloud. Jair Bolsonaro said he fought for his beliefs. He also said he sacrificed his health and family. "I have fought tough battles," he said. He trusts his son to lead the country. He wants his son to rescue Brazil.
This makes Flávio Bolsonaro the main candidate for his father's movement. He is a 44-year-old senator. The country is preparing for the 2026 election. President Lula da Silva wants to be re-elected. This could lead to an interesting election.
Bolsonaro was moved from his detention to a hospital. This shows the challenges of his legal situation. His imprisonment limits his public appearances. The surgery, while personal, let him show his political wishes.
This endorsement is important. It helps Flávio Bolsonaro's chances. He gets support from his father's followers. He also has much pressure to succeed. The Bolsonaro name will stay important in Brazil. It could challenge the current government. Brazil's politics will focus on the former leader and his plan.