Matheus Azevedo, brother of Senator Cleitinho, dies at 30

Matheus Azevedo, the 30-year-old brother of Senator Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos-MG), has died in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais. His death, occurring on July 18, 2026, was caused by complications from a recurrence of leukemia, a disease he had been battling since his adolescence.

Matheus was a production engineer and a student of public management who worked in his family's business. His passing has caused significant mourning in Divinópolis, leading the City Hall and the City Council to issue statements of solidarity and order flags to be flown at half-mast. The loss is noted to have had a profound impact on the Senator's personal life and political trajectory.