On Jan. 7, 2026, Jair Bolsonaro was taken under escort from the federal police detention facility in Brasilia to the DF Star hospital for medical examinations after a reported fall in his cell the previous night. The incident began late on Jan. 6, when Bolsonaro, 70, reportedly fell and struck his head while in custody. Federal police escorted Bolsonaro to DF Star hospital around midday on Jan. 7 for a series of brain examinations. Medical staff returned Bolsonaro to the federal police headquarters and he was taken back into custody the same day. Bolsonaro is serving a 27‑year prison sentence in connection with his role in plotting and leading a post‑2022 election coup attempt.

Source: Washington Post January 08, 2026 14:16 UTC