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Former senator from Azua will undergo surgery again

Santo Domingo.– Former senator of the province of Azua, Rafael Calderón, will undergo a new surgical intervention this Tuesday, with the aim of treating a urethral infection that requires specialized medical attention.


According to information provided by close sources, the former legislator is in stable condition, admitted to a renowned clinic in the city of Santo Domingo, where he remains under strict medical supervision awaiting the scheduled surgical procedure.


It is recalled that Calderón underwent surgery just over a month ago, as part of a previous medical treatment. This new surgery is part of the follow-up protocol indicated by the specialists, after presenting complications associated with the initial process.
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People close to the former senator indicated that the medical team is closely monitoring his progress and is confident of a favorable recovery after the intervention, although his health status will continue to be evaluated in the days following the operation.

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