Alex Escobar shares health update after surgery, says TV return will come 'when the time is right'

Brazilian TV presenter Alex Escobar has provided a health update following surgery for myasthenia, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease, saying he will return to work "when the time is right." He expressed confidence in his medical team and gratitude for support from family, friends, and colleagues. Escobar was diagnosed after feeling unwell during a live broadcast on June 22, when he suffered a blood pressure spike and was hospitalized in New Jersey. He later stepped away from sports coverage to focus on his health, with the diagnosis of myasthenia, which causes muscle weakness and fatigue, coming afterward. The condition has no cure, but treatments can reduce symptoms. In his social media post, Escobar thanked Globo for its support and drew inspiration from colleague Luís Roberto, who also overcame health challenges and has returned to work.