Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery in São Paulo to drain a brain bleed caused by a fall at his home in October, according to a medical report released by the government on Tuesday, December 10.
The surgery was successful, and the 79-year-old Lula is in stable condition, currently being monitored in the intensive care unit. The report stated that doctors will hold a press conference at 9 a.m. local time to provide further details.
Lula had an MRI on Monday night in Brasília after experiencing a headache, which revealed an intracranial hemorrhage. He was then transferred to São Paulo for surgery at the Sirio Libanes hospital.
In late October, Lula fell at home, suffering a small brain hemorrhage and trauma to the back of his head that required stitches. Tests in early November showed his condition had stabilized.
The injury led to the cancellation of his trip to Russia for a BRICS summit in Kazan, following medical advice to avoid long-haul flights temporarily.
