Minister’s Niece, 9, Laid to Rest in Mato Grosso do Sul as Cause of Death Remains Under Investigation

Overview

• Her body reached Aquidauana on Wednesday for a wake at Aldeia Imbirussú and burial at the Pegue village cemetery.
• Minister Eloy Terena posted “Taking Luna home” as he accompanied the transfer from Brasília to Mato Grosso do Sul.
• Relatives said she fell ill at school in Brasília, was treated and released, then returned for care and went into cardiac arrest.
• Officials have not identified the medical cause, and the case is under investigation.
• As daughter of Terena leaders Simone and Leosmar Terena, she drew public condolences from Indigenous groups including Instituto Raoni, SESAI, Mídia Indígena and Guató leaders.