Jair Bolsonaro's health improves as Brazil weighs prison domicile status and weapon testimony

A medical bulletin released on June 19 reports that former president Jair Bolsonaro is showing improvement: his operated shoulder has regained mobility and the episodes of chronic hiccups have decreased, although he continues to experience side‑effects such as daytime sleepiness and slight balance instability. The report covers physiotherapy sessions from June 15‑17 and notes a “good response” to treatment.

At the same time, PT deputy Lindbergh Farias has filed a new request to the Supreme Court to revoke Bolsonaro’s humanitarian house‑arrest, arguing that the security escort blocked a police officer from delivering a subpoena in the case of a Glock pistol seized from his security detail. Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes has authorized an in‑person testimony by Bolsonaro before the Federal District Police on June 23 at his residence. The 90‑day house‑arrest period, granted on March 24, expires on June 25, and the minister will decide whether to extend, tighten or end the measure after hearing from the Prosecutor‑General’s Office and Bolsonaro’s defense, which is expected to ask for an extension on health grounds.