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Federal District Governor Celina Leão (PP) was hospitalized on Saturday, May 30, at Santa Lúcia Hospital in Brasília after presenting respiratory symptoms. She is being treated for pneumothorax — air accumulation between the lung and chest wall that causes pain and breathing difficulty. ✓
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"A governadora do Distrito Federal, Celina Leão (PP), foi internada neste sábado, 30, em Brasília (DF), após apresentar sintomas respiratórios. Ela está sendo atendida no Hospital Santa Lúcia, no Setor Hospitalar Sul, para tratar de um pneumotórax"
According to the governor, recovery should take 48 hours, but there is still no defined hospital discharge date. Treatment requires her to remain hospitalized under medical observation. ✓
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"Segundo a governadora, o tratamento exige que ela permaneça internada. Ainda não há previsão de alta, mas a recuperação deve durar 48 horas."
Celina assumed the DF government after Ibaneis Rocha (MDB) resigned from the position where she served as vice-governor, to run for Senate. The two broke politically last week amid the crisis involving the Regional Bank of Brasília (BRB) in the tax fraud operated by Daniel Vorcaro's Banco Master. ✓
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"Celina assumiu o governo do Distrito Federal depois da renúncia de Ibaneis Rocha (MDB), de quem era vice, para concorrer a uma vaga no Senado"
Ibaneis was guarantor of Master's attempted purchase by BRB when still governor. Former district bank president Paulo Henrique Costa is imprisoned and could involve the former governor in eventual plea bargaining. Celina tries to distance herself from her predecessor, telling Estadão that "each had a different CPF" regarding involvement with Master. ✓
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"Ibaneis foi fiador da tentativa de compra do Master pelo BRB quando ainda estava no governo. O ex-presidente do banco distrital, Paulo Henrique Costa, está preso – e pode envolver o ex-governador numa eventual delação"
Celina Leão was hospitalized at Santa Lúcia Hospital with pneumothorax
Celina took office after Ibaneis resigned to run for Senate
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Celina presents herself as pre-candidate for reelection
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What specific medical procedure will Celina Leão undergo?
Why it's still unknown: Sources mention she will 'undergo a procedure' but don't specify which
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When exactly did the political break between Celina and Ibaneis occur?
Why it's still unknown: Sources only cite 'last week' without precise date
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What is Celina's current position on continuing Master's attempted purchase by BRB?
Why it's still unknown: Sources don't report specific actions by the governor on the Master case since taking office