Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in an intensive care unit following emergency brain surgery, according to an official medical note released on social media.
President Lula, aged 79, underwent surgery to address an intracranial hemorrhage which was detected via MRI scan earlier this week. The procedure was performed at Sirio Libanes hospital in Sao Paulo after he was transported from the capital, Brasilia. The medical update announced on his official social media platform, X, confirmed that the surgery was successful and that Lula is in a stable condition, being closely monitored in the ICU.
The emergency intervention was prompted by the detection of a brain bleed, an incident believed to be linked to a previous fall earlier this year. During that incident, Lula sustained a visible cut on the back of his head, just above the neck. This earlier accident also led to the cancellation of his planned trip to the 2024 BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, as stated by his office.
In response to the incident, Brazil’s Labor Minister Luiz Marinho expressed support for President Lula, wishing him a swift recovery through a message on X. Meanwhile, medical professionals have scheduled a news conference to provide further updates on Lula’s condition and the surgery’s implications. The news of Lula’s surgery has sparked extensive attention both within Brazil and internationally, given his prominent role as a political leader and previous tumultuous history as a political figure.
While President Lula continues to recover in the hospital, there remains a palpable concern regarding his health and its impact on his leadership capabilities. The upcoming news conference aims to shed more light on his recovery trajectory and offer reassurance to a nation watching closely.
Source: Nbcmiami
