Leading Brazil presidential candidate leaves hospital after stabbing
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Channel: AP Archive · 2018 · News & Politics
(29 Sep 2018) Supporters of Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro celebrated his release from hospital on Saturday, as thousands of others protested against his candidacy. The presidential front-runner was released from hospital after being stabbed on Sept. 6 during a campaign rally. He underwent surgeries to repair damage to his intestines and to stem severe internal bleeding, although it's not yet clear when or if he will get back on the campaign trail. "He is still physically fragile so even a bump or a more enthusiastic hug from an admirer could cause a setback in his recovery, so he will not be campaigning in the streets," said Gustavo Bebianno, President of Bolsonaro's Social Liberal Party (PSL). Meanwhile thousands of Brazilians took to the streets Saturday in protest against the far-right congressman, whose campaign has exposed and deepened divisions in Latin America's largest country. At a festive demonstration in downtown Rio de Janeiro, protesters danced, sang and shouted, "Not him!". The phrase has been the rallying cry of groups who are trying to prevent Bolsonaro from taking office in October elections. Bolsonaro is currently leading polls with around 28 percent of support among voters polled, but he also has the highest rejection rate of any candidate. That could become especially important if no one wins the majority of votes on Oct. 7, and the election is decided in a second round. Polls then show him losing in most scenarios. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/3b27c917bb485e3f34915aca02709087
