Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro was denied permission to visit a hospital despite falling out of his prison bed and hitting his head. According to reports, Michelle Bolsonaro posted on Instagram that her husband had fallen while sleeping and hit his head on furniture, prompting their family to rush him to the hospital for an examination.
However, Brazil's top judge, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes denied the request, citing minor injuries found by a federal police doctor who deemed further medical attention unnecessary. The decision means that Bolsonaro can only undergo exams after his lawyers have scheduled them in advance and provided justification.
Bolsonaro has a history of hospitalizations related to injuries sustained during an attempted stabbing in 2018. He recently underwent a series of procedures, including treatment for a hernia and hiccups, before being discharged on January 1 and returned to the Federal Police Superintendency in Brasilia where he is serving a 27-year sentence.
The decision comes as Bolsonaro's health has been a subject of concern, particularly given his history of medical complications.
However, Brazil's top judge, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes denied the request, citing minor injuries found by a federal police doctor who deemed further medical attention unnecessary. The decision means that Bolsonaro can only undergo exams after his lawyers have scheduled them in advance and provided justification.
Bolsonaro has a history of hospitalizations related to injuries sustained during an attempted stabbing in 2018. He recently underwent a series of procedures, including treatment for a hernia and hiccups, before being discharged on January 1 and returned to the Federal Police Superintendency in Brasilia where he is serving a 27-year sentence.
The decision comes as Bolsonaro's health has been a subject of concern, particularly given his history of medical complications.
? I mean, I'm all for people getting the help they need, but seriously, it's like they're trying to play hardball with Jair Bolsonaro over there 
. I get that he's got a history of health issues and stuff, but come on, a hospital bed fall is pretty serious too! 
And what's up with Michelle posting about his "furniture" injury on Instagram? 
Like, okay, we get it, her husband might be having some health woes, but let's just keep the drama to a minimum, you know? 
I mean, the guy's got a history of getting into some pretty rough scrapes and still he's expecting to get priority treatment in the hospital? It just doesn't sit right with me. 
doesn't sound right to me. Bolsonaro has had some major health issues in the past, hernia and hiccups? that's not exactly minor stuff 
and now this latest incident with him falling out of his bed... what's going on?! he needs proper medical attention, not just a quick visit 
hope he recovers soon!!! cant believe hes gotta schedule every little visit to the hospital tho 
maybe just get some rest and meds at home? anyway, glad justice Alexandre de Moraes is keeping an eye on things 
hospital visits can be super overrated, if u ask me 
. it's just so frustrating when you think about all the times people are suffering because of red tape...