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Pedro Uczai suffers stroke during Chamber of Deputies meeting
Pedro Uczai, the leader of the Workers' Party (PT) in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, suffered an ischemic stroke on Tuesday, August 11, during a meeting of the College of Leaders. Uczai, a federal deputy from Santa Catarina, reportedly felt unwell and fainted during the session. He was initially assisted by fellow lawmakers, including Chamber President Hugo Motta, and taken to the House's Medical Department before being transferred to Hospital DF Star in Brasília for further diagnostic testing and observation.
Medical reports indicate that the stroke occurred in the left cerebellum. As of the latest updates, Uczai is reported to be conscious, oriented, and stable, showing no motor or cognitive deficits. He remains hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for continued monitoring.
The medical emergency led to the immediate cancellation of the plenary session and the suspension of scheduled votes. This disruption affects a critical week of concentrated legislative effort, which included the planned discussion of Complementary Law Project (PLP) 114/2026, a government proposal aimed at reducing or exempting federal taxes on fuels like gasoline, diesel, and ethanol to mitigate the impact of international oil price shocks.
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Chamber of Deputies · DF Star · DF Star Hospital · Hospital DF Star · Hugo Motta · Marussa Boldrin · Pedro Uczai · Workers' Party
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Chamber President Hugo Motta canceled the scheduled voting session for Tuesday. oantagonista.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The complementary law project regarding fuel taxation will have its scope expanded to include strategic themes.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Uczai's aides reported he suffered a labyrinthitis crisis.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Uczai was transferred to the DF Star hospital in Brasília for medical evaluation and follow-up. oantagonista.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pedro Uczai, the PT leader in the Chamber of Deputies, fell ill during a meeting of party leaders. oantagonista.com.br