Health Troubles and Legal Battles: Jair Bolsonaro's Turbulent Times

In a dramatic turn of events, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has once again been hospitalized, this time suffering from vomiting and low blood pressure. The health scare comes shortly after his conviction on charges of attempting a coup, as announced by his son, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro.

The right-wing leader was found guilty by a Supreme Court panel for trying to maintain power post his electoral defeat in 2022 to current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. However, Bolsonaro has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has called the legal proceedings against him a political witch hunt.

As Bolsonaro's health concerns persist, his lawyers anticipate leveraging these issues to secure house arrest rather than a prison term. The 70-year-old has been under house arrest due to prior violations of court-imposed conditions, and scrutiny over his case continues to escalate amidst international political discourse.

(With inputs from agencies.)