Lula's latest health scare has provoked doubts among political analysts, with some arguing that succession plans within the Workers Party would be cast into disarray if he cannot run again in 2026.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been discharged from hospital after undergoing surgery for a brain haemorrhage. "He is stable, walking, eating and speaking normally. He had a very good post-operative phase,

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital Sunday after undergoing surgery to stop a brain bleed. The 79-year-old president's strode onto the stage of a press conference on Sunday morning in a show that he was doing well following the head surgery.