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Bolsonaro's hiccup crises worsen ahead of domiciliary detention decision

8 sources · 13 Jun 2026 · Share coverage ·

verbatim from the press

Former President Jair Bolsonaro showed considerable worsening of hiccup episodes on June 9 and 10, less than two weeks before the end of the 90-day humanitarian domiciliary detention granted by STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The document signed by physician Brasil Ramos Caiado states that it was necessary to administer extra doses of medication within the "therapeutic safety limit" established for treatment.

Press quotes (1)
A Tarde

"O documento, assinado pelo médico Brasil Ramos Caiado, informa que houve uma "piora considerável" dos sintomas nos dias 9 e 10 de junho"

Bolsonaro was convicted in Criminal Action (AP) 2668 to 27 years and three months in prison for crimes of armed criminal organization, violent abolition of the rule of law, coup d'état, and qualified damage to public property. Justice Alexandre de Moraes granted humanitarian domiciliary detention to the former president for an initial period of 90 days, counting from the date of medical discharge, so he could recover from bronchopneumonia.

Press quotes (2)
Noticias

"Bolsonaro foi condenado na Ação Penal (AP) 2668 a 27 anos e três meses de prisão pela prática dos crimes de organização criminosa armada, abolição violenta do Estado de Direito, golpe de Estado, dano qualificado ao patrimônio público"

Noticias

"O ministro Alexandre de Moraes, do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), concedeu prisão domiciliar humanitária ao ex-presidente da República Jair Bolsonaro, pelo prazo inicial de 90 dias, a contar da data da alta médica"

The medical team determined the need for new examinations to deepen investigation of symptom causes, including upper digestive endoscopy, high-resolution esophageal manometry, and gastric pHmetry. The report also notes that the former president maintains complaints of fatigue and tiredness during moderate efforts, plus oscillations in body balance.

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A Tarde

"Entre os procedimentos previstos estão: Endoscopia digestiva alta; Manometria esofágica de alta resolução; pHmetria gástrica"

According to STF members consulted by the press, the tendency is for Moraes to analyze the possibility of extending domiciliary detention given the new medical report. The decision on continuing domiciliary detention will be made after the initial 90-day period, when a medical examination will be conducted for possible extension of the term, as determined by STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

Press quotes (1)
Noticias

"com posterior realização de perícia médica para eventual prorrogação do prazo"

1. What we know (2)

Worsening of hiccup crises on June 9 and 10 documented in medical report

Need for extra medication doses within therapeutic safety limits

4 sources A Tarde Diário de Pernambuco JC Money Times
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

STF members' expectation about renewing domiciliary detention

Did not cover: A Tarde O Tempo

Details about shoulder surgery recovery and physiotherapy follow-up

Reported by: O Tempo
3. What we don't know yet (2)
  • What are the specific results of the medical examinations to be performed?

    Why it's still unknown: The digestive endoscopy, esophageal manometry and gastric pHmetry examinations have not yet been performed

  • What will be the exact date of Moraes' decision on extending domiciliary detention?

    Why it's still unknown: The 90-day deadline is nearing its end but the specific date of the decision has not been disclosed

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