Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, has been hospitalized with pneumonia in the capital city of Brasilia, according to Swedish media reports. The 71-year-old is reportedly receiving intensive care treatment after being transferred from prison to a hospital. Bolsonaro's son, presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, stated that his father was moved to the hospital after waking up with chills and nausea.
The former president is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for his alleged involvement in a coup attempt following his 2022 election loss. Bolsonaro has experienced recurring health problems since being stabbed during the 2018 election campaign, with his most recent hospitalization occurring in January after a fall from bed. Both Aftonbladet and Sydsvenskan reported the hospitalization on March 13, 2026, with the hospital confirming his intensive care treatment.
his father was moved to the hospital after waking up with chills and nausea