Elias Raasch, political strategist for Antídio Lunelli, dies at 48

Elias Raasch, a prominent political strategist and communications coordinator, has died at the age of 48 in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Raasch was a key figure in the political career of Antídio Lunelli, managing the communication for Lunelli’s various electoral campaigns, including his current bid for the Senate.

Raasch had been hospitalized at Hospital São José in Jaraguá do Sul for approximately three weeks following a cardiac procedure. He passed away on Friday evening due to complications from the surgery.

Lunelli was informed of Raasch’s death shortly before participating in a Senate candidate debate. Despite the loss, Lunelli proceeded with the debate, using the platform to pay tribute to his long-time friend and professional partner. Raasch had a career spanning over three decades, beginning in radio at age 14, and was the manager of the agency Monitor Comunicação.