Celina Leão Released After Successful Pleural Drainage for Pneumothorax

Overview

• The governor of the Federal District was diagnosed with a right‑sided pneumothorax during public commitments on Saturday and was admitted to Hospital Santa Lúcia for treatment.
• Doctors performed a pleural drainage on the night of May 30 that hospital bulletins described as uncomplicated with satisfactory radiological control.
• Celina Leão was observed in the hospital's intensive care unit over the weekend and received discharge on Monday, after which she resumed limited official activities under medical guidance.
• Ex‑governor Ibaneis Rocha publicly wished her a speedy recovery and high‑profile allies including Michelle Bolsonaro and Damares Alves visited the hospital, signaling continued political support.
• The health episode did not change the status of investigations into BRB/Banco Master, which have produced arrests and a reported R$6.5 billion rescue arrangement and remain a central political issue for Leão’s administration and re‑election bid.