By Ludmila Cassio
Carlos Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, said he left a visit to his father on Saturday (Oct. 31) worried about his health. He recorded a video about the visit and said bluntly: "His hiccups are back."
Jair Bolsonaro was Brazil's president from 2019 to 2022 and remains the central figure of the Brazilian right.
Hiccups, a bigger belly and weight loss
According to Carlos, the hiccups that had already troubled the former president have returned. He did not stop there. He said he is frightened by "the growth of his belly" and by his father's weight loss. Those two signs, seen up close by the person who visited him, left the son uneasy.
The family, in the words of the original report, once again raised an alert about the former president's condition.
Coffee, soccer and missing his sons
Despite the concern, there was a moment of normalcy. Father and son talked about soccer and had their usual coffee, a simple ritual that shows how close they are.
According to Carlos, Jair Bolsonaro said he misses his son Flávio very much. Flávio is in the United States. The former president also spoke about his other son, Eduardo.
Politics left out, "for fear"
Carlos said he avoided talking about politics during the visit. The reason, in his words, is fear of what could be done to his father. The source does not explain what he was referring to, and neither does this report.
Even so, Carlos noted that the group's candidate for the presidency of the Senate is Rogério Marinho, of the Liberal Party (PL), Bolsonaro's party.
Why it matters
Any news about the health of Jair Bolsonaro draws attention in Brazil, where he still has a large base of supporters and where his family remains active in politics. His sons Flávio, Eduardo and Carlos are all public figures on the Brazilian right.
It is important to note what is and is not known. The account comes from a relative. There is no medical report, no official bulletin and no formal statement on Bolsonaro's health.
What comes next
The coming days should show whether the family releases more information or whether anyone requests a medical evaluation. Supporters are following the case closely.
VDD Analysis
Before any political dispute, the health of a former president is a serious matter, and the account of a worried son deserves respect and transparency. A public warning like this reinforces the demand that Jair Bolsonaro receive all the medical attention he needs, free from any attempt to politicize the issue.
With information from Jornal da Cidade Online.
