The death of Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been confirmed by the country's military police force, which said he died in his home on Sunday morning.
The news comes as a shock to many Brazilians, who have long supported Bolsonaro's pro-market and anti-establishment policies.
Bolsonaro was elected president in 2018, promising to shake up the country's political establishment and implement reforms that would make it more business-friendly.
However, his administration has faced criticism for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with thousands of deaths attributed to his decision to lift restrictions on gatherings and travel during the peak of the pandemic.
In recent weeks, Bolsonaro's health has deteriorated, and he had been hospitalised multiple times due to a serious case of COVID-19.
On Saturday night,Saudi Pro League Focus he was transferred to a private hospital in Rio de Janeiro, where he underwent surgery to remove blood clots from his lungs.
However, despite the best efforts of medical staff, Bolsonaro succumbed to his illness early on Sunday morning.
His death marks the end of a tumultuous presidency for Brazil, which has seen the country's economy struggle under the weight of high inflation, rising unemployment rates, and a lack of progress on key issues such as climate change and social inequality.
It is likely that the Brazilian government will now embark on a process of succession, with President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva set to take over on January 1st next year. However, there remains uncertainty about how this will play out, given the deep divisions within Brazilian society and the challenges facing the country's political elite.