Doctors placed former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in the DF Star Hospital's intensive care unit after his health worsened after he underwent surgery earlier this month.

The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, recovering from intestinal surgery, was in a stable condition Friday after a health setback that followed a court official serving him a summons in his hospital

Jair Bolsonaro’s health has worsened, doctors have said. The former Brazilian leader is currently in intensive care recovering from surgery to treat injuries sustained when he was stabbed on the campaign trail seven years ago.