Brazilian President Emergency Surgery

SOURCE www.yahoo.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva undergoes emergency surgery to drain a bleed on his brain after a fall in October. He is recovering in an intensive care unit and is expected to return to Brasilia soon if all goes well.

Key Points

  • Lula undergoes successful emergency surgery after intracranial hemorrhage
  • Doctors rule out brain injury or neurological complications
  • Lula is expected to return to Brasilia early next week if recovery goes well

Pros

  • Lula is recovering well after emergency surgery
  • Doctors ruled out any brain injury or neurological complications
  • Lula's health concerns are being addressed promptly

Cons

  • Lula's health issues raise questions about a clear leftist successor
  • The emergency surgery underscores concerns about the aging president