Bolsonaro remains hospitalized and under observation, as his lawyers request house arrest

TL;DR

Jair Bolsonaro is hospitalized in intensive care with bilateral bacterial pneumonia.
He experienced high fever, low oxygen saturation, and respiratory difficulties leading to his hospitalization.
Medical reports indicate improved renal function but an increase in inflammatory markers, prompting broader antibiotic treatment.
The pneumonia may be related to bronchoaspiration, a condition where digestive fluids enter the airways.
Bolsonaro is stable and does not require mechanical ventilation, with respiratory and physical therapy sessions intensified.
His current health issues are largely attributed to the aftereffects of a 2018 stabbing, which caused severe abdominal injuries.
He is serving a 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup plot after the 2022 presidential election.
His lawyers are reiterating requests for house arrest due to his health status.
Bolsonaro's condition has reignited political debate, particularly with upcoming presidential elections.
His son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the right-wing sector.

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