The former president of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Herrerafather of the current Uruguayan president, was hospitalized this Thursday in the city of Buenos Aires after, days ago, he suffered a bite that caused swelling on his foot. According to initial information, he will remain under observation for 48 hours awaiting his evolution.
Lacalle Herrera was visiting the country for the unveiling of a bust Buenos Aires in homage to Luis Alberto de Herrera, an important Uruguayan politician. After attending the event, the former president’s foot is swollen and had to admit him to a medical center under observation for 48 hours.
The Uruguayan ambassador to Argentina, Carlos Enciso, indicated that Lacalle Herrera was admitted after noon this Thursday for a “process of pain in the leg, in the ankle areaThe former president is accompanied by his wife, former first lady Julia Pou, Uruguayan media reported.
Telenoche site said the former president is fine and staying under observation at the Mater Dei Sanatorium the time it takes for the drug to take effect. the boss 81 years old era bitten by a spider last week at its rural plant in the area of Colorado HillFlorida department.
The visit of the former president of Uruguay to Buenos Aires and an act with Rodríguez Larreta
His presence in Argentina has been since he participated together with Horacio Rodriguez Larreta of the location of a bust in honor of Luis Alberto de Herrera, his grandfather, an eminent Uruguayan politician, in the Plaza Uruguay, located on the avenue Figueroa Alcorta and Tagle.
Luis Alberto de Herrera served as representative and senator in Uruguay for several decades and was a central figure in the National Party for more than 50 years.
The bust was donated by his nephewwho was hospitalized hours later, in recognition of his work and political legacy.
“Our countries share strong ties of brotherhood, marked by a common culture and idiosyncrasies. This is why it is very important for us to recognize Luis Alberto de Herrera, whose the legacy continues to this daywith a president like Luis Lacalle Pou, whose primary objective is the development of his country and the progress of all Uruguayans,” Rodríguez Larreta said.
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Source: Clarin
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