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Camilo Escalona in critical condition at Clínica Indisa
Camilo Escalona, a prominent Chilean politician, former Senate President, and General Secretary of the Socialist Party, is in critical condition at Clínica Indisa. He is currently in an induced coma as part of his ongoing medical treatment for aggressive prostate cancer, a diagnosis he has been managing since April 2024.
Reports indicate that Escalona’s health deteriorated rapidly following a brief period of perceived improvement. Due to the severity of his condition, he has received the sacrament of extreme unction. Socialist Party President Paulina Vodanovic confirmed his delicate state, noting his spiritual and mental strength while acknowledging the complexity of the situation.
Escalona’s battle with cancer has required multiple hospitalizations and intensive care unit stays, leading to his gradual withdrawal from political activities over the past several months.
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Camilo Escalona · Clínica Indisa · Paulina Vodanovic · Socialist Party
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Camilo Escalona received the sacrament of extreme unction at Clínica Indisa. elgong.cl
- [● 3 SOURCES] This is not the first time Escalona has been placed in an induced coma as part of his medical treatment. elgong.cl · www.vlnradio.cl · elminuto.cl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Escalona is currently in an induced coma at Clínica Indisa. elgong.cl · www.vlnradio.cl · elminuto.cl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Escalona has been battling aggressive prostate cancer since April 2024. elgong.cl · www.vlnradio.cl · elminuto.cl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Socialist Party President Paulina Vodanovic confirmed Escalona has been in a delicate health situation for several days. www.vlnradio.cl · elminuto.cl