In brief
President Lula, aged 79, is recuperating in a São Paulo hospital after an operation to address intracranial bleeding caused by a fall last month.
Lula was hospitalized in Brasília after experiencing severe headaches, with doctors confirming that the procedure to relieve pressure in his skull was successful. Doctors reported he remains lucid and has no lasting effects from the surgery, anticipating a return to Brasília next week as Vice-President Alckmin handles interim duties.President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent surgery to address a brain bleed after a fall at his residence. The 79-year-old is reportedly in stable condition and recovering well post-operation, as confirmed by his medical team. Doctors stated that the bleeding was a delayed reaction from the fall and that Lula is conscious, lucid, and expected to return to his duties soon. Meanwhile, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin will manage the presidency's responsibilities during this recovery period.
