Brazilian leader underwent hip surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reportedly underwent successful hip surgery.

In the statement from those responsible for the Syrian-Lebanese hospital in the capital, Brasilia, it was noted that Lula da Silva underwent hip replacement surgery on September 29 and that the head of state was feeling well.

The statement states that Lula da Silva’s treatment will continue under the supervision of special medical teams from Sao Paulo.

The statement states that physiotherapy will be applied to Lula da Silva, 78, and that it will be decided whether the president will be discharged after the checks on Tuesday.

According to the Brazilian press, Lula da Silva, who complains of pain in his hip joints, especially since the October 2022 presidential campaign, is said to have increased his discomfort in recent days.

President Lula da Silva took the oath of office in parliament on January 1, 2023. (AA)