Odelmo Leão, Former Uberlândia Mayor, Dies at 80

Overview

• Odelmo Leão was taken to Hospital Mater Dei Santa Genoveva after feeling a sudden malaise and was pronounced dead there on Monday, July 27.
• The family confirmed a public wake at Arena Sabiazinho with access via Anselmo Alves dos Santos avenue and a burial at Cemitério São Pedro set for 17:30.
• Local authorities and political leaders issued formal condolences and the Prefeitura de Uberlândia declared official mourning with reports varying between three and seven days.
• Leão built a decades-long career that included four terms as Uberlândia mayor, five terms as a federal deputy, service as Minas Gerais agriculture secretary and leadership in the local rural union; he is survived by his wife, federal deputy Ana Paula Junqueira Leão, four children and six grandchildren.
• One week before his death Leão announced a pre-candidacy for state deputy, and his sudden passing will reshape the local PP lineup and discussion about candidates for the upcoming state election.