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UCR Candidate Hernán Damiani Dies After On-Air Collapse During Misiones Streaming Debate

Hospital Madariaga confirmed the 66-year-old's death after the Dólar Blue team halted the livestream, urging viewers not to share the footage.

Overview

  • Damiani fell ill moments after the broadcast began on the Dólar Blue program and was transported by ambulance to Hospital Madariaga in Posadas.
  • On-site assistance was provided by Dr. Walter Villalba, a former Misiones health minister who was present at the studio.
  • The program’s video was removed from YouTube following the incident to prevent circulation of the collapse.
  • Leaders across Misiones politics, including Governor Hugo Passalacqua and UCR figures, posted condolences recognizing Damiani’s long career.
  • A veteran radical lawyer and former provincial and national deputy, Damiani was listed as a substitute on the UCR ticket for the October 26 legislative elections, with no immediate changes announced.