Overview
- Naumi Amorim was hospitalized in Fortaleza after suffering an acute myocardial infarction on June 2 and remained under care for nearly a week.
- Doctors performed an urgent catheterization and implanted a stent to restore blood flow to a blocked coronary artery.
- Amorim was discharged on June 8 and went home to recover, posting a message of thanks to medical staff and family.
- He announced a physician-advised temporary leave from the mayoralty through June 19 and named vice-mayor Priscila Menezes (MDB) as acting municipal executive.
- The municipality described the transfer of duties as routine, communications came via the mayor’s social media, and local reports give no sign of complications while residents await his return.