Legal experts estimate Bolsonaro could be sentenced to up to 40 years in prison if convicted for charges related to attempting to stage a coup after he lost the 2022 election.

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 right-wing leader faces legal proceedings over his alleged involvement in a 2023 effort to oust President Lula.

The health condition of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is stable, his doctors said Friday, following reports of a decline the previous day. He continues to recover in intensive care after undergoing bowel surgery nearly two weeks ago.

The health of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened following a surgery earlier this month, according to his medical team.

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.