The car accident which occurred in the morning hours at Km 273 of Route 8, between Varela and the city of Treinta y Tres, caused the death of Freddy Bagnasco, from the Transportation Division; and Juan Carlos Rodríguez, secretary of the Independent Party and coordinator of the National Drug Board.
The presidential vehicle, for reasons that are trying to be established, misled and hit another car that was traveling in the opposite direction.
Once the news was known, condolences were sent from the political system to the relatives of the victims and heartfelt words for the deceased. Likewise, Pablo Mieres, current Minister of Labor and Social Security and president of the Independent Party, expressed his pain through his social networks.
“Dear friend and brother! The Canary left us. Exceptional human being, full of values. With all the energy and the best of his life. It is difficult to understand and accept. A whole life together. Irreplaceable. big hole for him Independent Party. Big kiss to his mother, wife and daughters », she limited.
Meanwhile, the Pro-Secretary of the Presidency, Rodrigo Ferrés, stated that “the death of the officials of the National Drug Board today is profound.”
The Deputy of the Colorado Party, María Eugenia Roselló, also expressed her “deepest condolences to her family, and to her political party. A great loss for the political system. RIP”.
As for the Independent Party, it indicated that with “deep pain we report the death of the beloved” Canario “, Juan Carlos Rodríguez, excellent secretary of our party and a better person. RIP”.
On the other hand, from the National Drug Board, a message was issued due to the loss.