Argentine President Alberto Fernandez underwent surgery for a herniated disc. DEA News referring to the president’s medical team.
“We inform you that the President was blocked today due to a hernia in the lumbar region. The President has gone to the residence and will continue to be under proper control here.
The 63-year-old politician was injected with painkillers after being diagnosed with a hernia during a medical examination Wednesday. The Argentine president continued to work in his residence despite the pain.
At the 2022 G20 summit in November, Fernandez was also diagnosed with erosive gastritis.
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