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Córdoba Mayor Daniel Passerini Takes 10-Day Leave for Prostate Cancer Surgery

Vice Mayor Javier Pretto will serve as interim mayor under the city charter.

Overview

  • Municipal officials said malignant cells were found during Passerini’s routine annual checkup, prompting a curative procedure.
  • The surgery to remove the prostate is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, at a hospital in Córdoba, with the facility not disclosed.
  • Doctors expect Passerini to resume his regular duties in about 10 days, according to the official statement from the Palacio 6 de Julio.
  • Pretto will oversee the executive functions of the municipal government during the mayor’s medical leave as outlined by local rules.
  • No additional clinical details were released, and coverage noted that early detection of prostate cancer typically improves outcomes.