"Mix of pain and gratitude": Orsi attended the wake of the secretary of the National Drugs Board

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou attended the wake of Gabriel Rossi, the secretary of the National Drugs Board, who passed away on Thursday. Rossi died after being involved in a traffic accident last Sunday in Durazno.

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It is a mix of pain and gratitude.

Speaking at the wake, President Pou described the loss as a "mix of pain and gratitude." He stated that beyond Rossi's professional role, he was an "incredible human being." The president noted that the wake provided an opportunity to learn about Rossi's life and contributions, adding, "We realize that today a huge piece is leaving us."

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Without words, because beyond the role, he was an incredible human being.

Rossi, 63, was a medical doctor and had specialized in drug addiction studies. He had previously worked as an expert consultant for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. President Pou emphasized Rossi's significant impact, particularly his work with young people on addiction issues, calling him "indispensable."

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We realize that today a huge piece is leaving us.

Police reported that Rossi's car veered off the road and collided with a tree on Route 5 in Durazno. The exact causes of the accident are still under investigation. Rossi was rescued from the vehicle by firefighters and taken to a local health center, where he was diagnosed with multiple injuries, including a fractured leg.

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He was a guy who contributed a lot. He had training, he had a head, he did work with the kids on addiction, he was indispensable.