Argentine Opposition Leader Hernan Damiani Dies Of Heart Attack During Live Debate

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Argentine Opposition Leader Hernan Damiani Dies Of Heart Attack During Live Debate

Argentine ex-congressman and radical candidate Hernan Damiani died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack during a live broadcast debate. He was 63. 

The incident, captured on video, shows Damiani, a long-time leader of the Union Civica Radical (UCR), collapsing mid-discussion as others rushed to assist him. 

In a post on X, the UCR expressed grief over his death and wrote, “With sorrow, we bid farewell to a great activist and leader from Misiones, Hernan Damiani. He passed away yesterday while defending his ideas in a debate. He was a provincial legislator and national deputy, with significant prominence in opposing the attacks of Menemism in the 90s. We stand with his family and friends.”

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Hugo Passalacqua, Argentine politician and former vice governor of Misiones Province (2011-2015), also paid tribute to Damiani, expressing his shock and admiration for his late colleague.

In a post on X, he wrote, “With great astonishment and deep sadness, I receive the unexpected news of Hernan Damiani’s passing. My recognition of his career, activism, and strong convictions. A hug of support to his family. I will forever keep in my memory our sincere friendship and mutual respect.” NDTV