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Indigenous leader Chief Raoni stable in ICU after surgery
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Indigenous leader Chief Raoni stable in ICU after surgery

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazilian Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire, 94, is in stable condition following intestinal surgery but remains in intensive care.
  • He is reportedly breathing on his own, conscious, and interacting with staff at São Paulo Hospital.
  • Raoni, a global advocate for the Amazon, has faced multiple health issues since May, including dehydration and pneumonia.

Brazilian Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire, aged 94, is in stable condition following intestinal surgery performed on Saturday, according to medical sources. While he remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at São Paulo Hospital, his renal function is reported as normal.

Chief Raoni is reportedly breathing unaided, conscious, and able to interact with hospital staff. He is being fed through a tube. The leader was admitted to the hospital on Friday with intestinal obstruction, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia.

His health issues began earlier in May, leading to multiple hospitalizations. Prior to the recent surgery, he had been experiencing symptoms including uncontrollable vomiting, abdominal pain, and bloody cough due to a partial stomach obstruction. He had also shown alterations in kidney function.

Born in the Kapot village in Mato Grosso, Raoni has been a prominent advocate for the Amazon rainforest since the 1970s. His global recognition surged in 1989 when he accompanied musician Sting on tour, solidifying his position as a respected voice for Indigenous peoples worldwide.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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