Danilo Forte Hospitalized After Heart Attack as Re‑election Bid Is Confirmed

Overview

• Forte suffered a heart attack on Thursday, July 23, and was taken to Hospital São Carlos in Fortaleza for emergency catheterization and angioplasty with a stent.
• His team and a hospital video say he is stable, not in pain, and showing restored circulation as he recovers under medical care.
• The deputy missed his party convention for medical reasons and was represented there by his son, David Paes Forte, who acted as his legal proxy.
• Party officials homologated his re‑election candidacy at the convention in line with electoral rules that allow proxy representation for formal acts.
• His assessoria says he will remain under medical supervision and will return to political activity gradually only after receiving medical clearance.