Ramon Saadiformer governor of Catamarca, passed away this Thursday at the age of 74, after suffering several health complications due to a disease he had suffered for several years and which had deteriorated over time.
He too deputy, had turned 74 last Monday, the day a mass had been held in his honor at the Basilica Cathedral to pray for his health. The ceremony was attended by Pilar Kent, wife of Ramon Saadi, and Alicia, his sister; in addition to referents of Catamarcan politics.
As it was known, Ramon Saadi It will be veiled at the Catamarcan Government House from 1:00 p.m. this Wednesday. For its part, the burial is arranged for tomorrow Thursday at 9:00 p.m.
The ceremony will take place at the Fray Mamerto Esquiú Municipal Cemetery, where his remains will be deposited in the family vault, along with those of his father, the former governor of the province, Vicente Leónides Saadi.
The news of the death of the former governor was announced by Gustavo Saadi, mayor of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca and nephew of the president, who through his social networks expressed: “With deep pain we say goodbye to our beloved Ramon Saadi”.
After confirming his death, different political leaders have expressed their condolences to the deputy’s friends and family, and have recalled his work and management in the public sphere.
Who was Ramón Saadi?
Saadi He was a national deputy during the periods 1991-1995 and 1999-2003, and a national senator between 1987 and 1988 and between 2003 and 2009. He was also governor of Catamarca between 1983 and 1987, and between 1988 and 1991.
After his first term as governor in 1983, he was succeeded by his father. For his part the second time he took office, he had to resign after a federal intervention took place in the province of Catamarca, due to the femicide of María Soledad Moralessince his death involved several “sons of power.”
Despite Saadi he resigned as governor, the impact of this event accompanied him for the rest of his political career, because although he later tried to return to the governorship on three occasions, he never succeeded.
