Brazilian doctors say that former President Jair Bolsonaro is conscious and remains in intensive care following a 12-hour bowel obstruction surgery the day prior.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has posted an update about his health to social media, after undergoing a sixth abdominal surgery that he says is related to a stabbing he endured on the campaign trail in 2018.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began a delicate recovery in intensive care on Monday after a tricky 12-hour surgery for recurring intestinal issues since he was stabbed while campaigning in 2018.