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Brazil's Bolsonaro remains in intensive care after 12-hour surgery • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:44 AM ET (AP)
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro undergoes new surgery for bowel obstruction • Apr. 13, 2025, 9:03 PM ET (AP)
Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro transferred to Brasilia after hospitalization for abdominal pain • Apr. 12, 2025, 9:55 PM ET (AP)
Once called the world's most popular politician, Brazil’s Lula faces plummeting approval • Apr. 3, 2025, 8:23 PM ET (AP)
Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil and suspends dam talks over espionage revelations • Apr. 1, 2025, 5:52 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Jair Messias Bolsonaro
Born March 21, 1955 (age 70) • Brazil
Title / Office president (2019-2023), Brazil

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