Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro diagnosed with cancer

Former Brazilian President (2019-2022) Jair Bolsonaro, who was previously sentenced to more than 27 years in prison on charges of conspiracy to commit a coup, has been diagnosed with skin cancer, CNN Brasil noted quoting his doctor, Report informs.

According to him, the cancer was discovered at an early stage.

"He will have to undergo periodic examinations and monitor the threat to other skin areas. As for the existing lesions, they have been removed, but so far information about the results is preliminary due to the [general] condition of his skin," the doctor said. The ex-president was found to have affected skin areas in his chest and arm.