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Influencers Maya Massafera and Malévola Alves address health and legal issues

Influencer Maya Massafera has addressed recent health concerns following a hospitalization at Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo. Massafera clarified that she did not suffer a stroke (AVC), but was hospitalized after routine exams indicated high cholesterol levels. She noted that her medical team was concerned about potential cardiovascular risks, which she linked to her ongoing hormone replacement therapy as a trans woman. Massafera confirmed she has been discharged and is recovering at home after adjusting her hormone treatment.

Separately, influencer Malévola Alves was arrested in São Paulo following a confrontation at a nightclub. The incident reportedly began when a staff member questioned the group's presence in a VIP area, leading to a general disturbance. Alves was charged with contempt and bodily injury but was released after paying a bail of R$ 1,600. Her legal team has expressed indignation, claiming she was also a victim of aggression during the altercation.

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Hospital Sírio-Libanês · Malévola Alves · Maya Massafera · São Paulo

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