Singer Nilson Chaves hospitalized after transient ischemic attack

Brazilian singer and songwriter Nilson Chaves, 74, was hospitalized in Belém after suffering a transient ischemic attack (TIA) on Tuesday.

According to a statement released by his family, the artist is currently stable, well, and lucid. Chaves was initially admitted to the Municipal Emergency Room (PSM) in Belém and is expected to be transferred to a private hospital for continued care.

A prominent figure in Amazonian music, Chaves is known for culturally significant songs such as ‘Sabor Açaí’, ‘Olho de Boto’, and ‘Olhando Belém’. His family has requested prayers for his recovery and urged the public to avoid spreading false information regarding his clinical condition.