A hospital in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, issued a statement on the 17th saying that former President Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with skin cancer. After receiving treatment, his symptoms have improved and he was discharged from the hospital that afternoon.
Bolsonaro has returned to his residence in Brasília to continue house arrest.
According to the hospital statement, doctors conducted a pathological examination of the excised skin lesions. The report showed that out of eight excised skin lesions, two were diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma in situ. After intravenous infusion treatment, Bolsonaro's related symptoms have improved, but he still requires clinical follow-up and regular checkups.
On the 16th, Bolsonaro experienced symptoms of fainting and vomiting, accompanied by a drop in blood pressure, and was taken to the hospital by police guarding his residence. Bolsonaro underwent examinations and stayed overnight at the hospital.
On the 11th, Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court announced that Bolsonaro was found guilty of plotting a coup and was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison. Bolsonaro became the first former president in Brazilian history to be convicted of orchestrating a coup.
On August 4th, Supreme Court Justice de Moraes sentenced Bolsonaro to house arrest. According to the requirements, Bolsonaro can leave his residence for urgent medical treatment, but relevant documentation must be submitted within 24 hours.