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Lula Leaves Hospital, Condemns Coup Plot, and Focuses on Recovery. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital after undergoing two emergency surgeries last week to treat and prevent brain bleeding. Speaking publicly for the first time since the procedures, the 79-year-old leader appeared upbeat, wearing a hat and gesturing energetically during a press conference at Sirio-Libanes Hospital. Lula assured the public of his recovery, stating, "I'm here, whole. I'm healed. I just need to take care of myself," while expressing eagerness to return to work. His medical team approved his plan to resume duties but recommended he avoid long-haul international travel and limit exercise for up to a month. Lula also commented on the arrest of Walter Braga Netto, the former defense minister and running mate of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces allegations of plotting a coup and assassination after the 2022 election. ”It's unacceptable that in a generous country like Brazil we have people of high military rank plotting the death of a president," Lula said, condemning the actions of those involved. The president's health scare has sparked discussions among analysts about the potential impact on his political future and succession plans within his Workers Party. Lula will continue his recovery at home in Sao Paulo and is expected to undergo a CT scan next Thursday before returning to the capital, Brasilia. Doctors said Lula’s condition is stable, and he is ready to gradually resume his responsibilities as president. The health concerns highlight the challenges ahead for Lula as he navigates political tensions and prepares for potential re-election in 2026.
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