Brazil Court Approves Bolsonaro's Christmas Release for Surgery

• Brazil's Supreme Court approved former President Jair Bolsonaro's temporary release from prison for hernia surgery on December 25.
• Bolsonaro will undergo tests and surgery at DF Star in Brasilia, related to a 2018 stabbing injury.
• He canceled an interview due to health, while financial markets watch for his potential endorsement of son Senator Flavio Bolsonaro for 2026 presidency.
• Bolsonaro is currently jailed, serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after the 2022 presidential election.
• His conviction in 2025 stemmed from attempts to overturn election results and undermine democratic transition.

Why It Matters: Jailed Bolsonaro gets temporary release for Christmas hernia surgery.