Trending Now - Bolsonaro Leaves Intensive Care as Health Improves

WHO:

Jair Bolsonaro, 70-year-old former Brazilian President

Michelle Bolsonaro, wife of Jair Bolsonaro

Flávio Bolsonaro, son of Jair Bolsonaro and senator

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, incumbent president of Brazil

DF Star, the hospital where Bolsonaro was treated

WHAT:

Jair Bolsonaro was transferred from the intensive care unit to a semi-intensive care unit due to improved health.

Bolsonaro was hospitalized for pneumonia.

Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for leading a coup attempt in 2023.

Bolsonaro has been hospitalized multiple times since being stabbed at a campaign event in 2018.

Michelle Bolsonaro stated, “We remain confident he will overcome this moment too.”

Bolsonaro was convicted on charges including leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.

WHERE:

Brasilia, Brazil

Local federal police headquarters in Brazil

WHEN:

Bolsonaro was placed in the intensive care unit on March 13th, 2026.

Bolsonaro was transferred to a semi-intensive care unit on March 16th, 2026.

Bolsonaro governed Brazil from 2019 to 2022.

Bolsonaro was taken to the hospital on March 13th, 2026.

WHY:

Bolsonaro's hospitalization was due to pneumonia and reduced kidney function.

HOW:

Tests showed reduced inflammation in Bolsonaro's condition, leading to his transfer to a semi-intensive care unit.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 21:11 UTC)

Jair Bolsonaro has been transferred from the intensive care unit to a semi-intensive care unit at DF Star hospital in Brasilia, following improvements in his health after being hospitalized for pneumonia. His wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, expressed confidence in his recovery, while Bolsonaro continues to serve a 27-year sentence for leading a coup attempt in 2023. Tests revealed reduced inflammation in his condition, which contributed to this positive change in his treatment status.