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