Overview
- Municipal officials said malignant prostate cells were detected during Passerini’s routine annual checkup.
- The planned procedure is a prostate removal with curative intent at a hospital in the city of Córdoba.
- Health officials indicated he begins hospitalization Thursday, with discharge expected over the weekend.
- Passerini is projected to resume his regular duties in about 10 days, according to his medical team.
- Under the city charter, Vice Mayor Javier Pretto serves as acting head of the municipality during the leave.