Truth Commission: Colombia needs radical policy changes to...
Colombia’s controversial moment of truth
At least 49 dead after ‘prison break attempt’...
Colombia’s incoming government begins “total peace” offensive
Colombia investigating bullfighting tragedy
Petro’s first moves to restructure Colombia’s government
Petro and Duque meet over transition of power...
Colombia confronts former FARC chiefs with suffering kidnapping...
Colombia hears former guerrilla chiefs over mass kidnappings
Petro’s quest for a majority in Colombia’s Congress
  • About
  • Support
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
Colombia News | Colombia Reports
  • News
    • General
    • Analysis
    • War and peace
    • Elections
    • Economy
    • Culture
    • Sports
    • Science and Tech
  • Travel
    • General
    • Bogota
    • Medellin
    • Cali
    • Cartagena
    • Antioquia
    • Caribbean
    • Pacific
    • Coffee region
    • Amazon
    • Southwest Colombia
    • Northeast Colombia
    • Central Colombia
  • Data
    • Economy
    • Crime and security
    • War and peace
    • Development
    • Cities
    • Regions
    • Provinces
  • Profiles
    • Organized crime
    • Politics
    • Armed conflict
    • Economy
    • Sports
  • Lite
  • Opinion
News

Colombian VP’s health deteriorating after stroke

by Esteban Refshauge July 18, 2012

Angelino Garzon

Colombian Vice President Angelino Garzon’s health has been in decline following a stroke he suffered in June, according to a report by RCN Radio.

The complexity of the vice president’s condition means the final consequences of his stroke are yet unknown, according to one of Garzon’s doctors, who wished to remain anonymous. He revealed that Garzon is currently facing impaired vision and movement, speech disorder, and partial paralysis of his arm and leg.

The source also said that Garzon could potentially suffer another stroke, due to his delicate condition.

The vice president was initiially hospitalized on June 14 for a prostate infection. While in hospital, doctors noted cerebrovascular complications and Garzon was moved to an intensive care unit.

On June 25, he awoke from an induced coma and was later taken off respiratory support.

The vice president was released from hospital July 10 after signs of recovery, but his health worsened soon after.

The 65-year-old former union leader came to power in 2010 on the same ticket as current President Juan Manuel Santos.

Angelino Garzonhealth

Trending

  • Petro’s quest for a majority in Colombia’s Congress

  • The peaceful revolution of Colombia’s “nobodies”

  • Colombia hears former guerrilla chiefs over mass kidnappings

Related articles

  • ‘Duque ally sabotaged ceasefire with Colombia’s ELN guerrillas’

  • Colombia closes schools and universities in attempt to combat coronavirus

  • Coronavirus: Colombia to impose travel ban on all foreigners, except residents and diplomats

  • RSS

@2008-2019 - Colombia Reports. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by Digitale Zaken and Parrolabs


Back To Top