When will Rodolfo Hernández’s funeral take place?

The news of the death of Rodolfo Hernández, Former mayor of Bucaramanga and former Colombian presidential candidate, has generated a wave of grief throughout Colombia. Hernández, who was 79 years old, passed away after a long battle with colon cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2022.

The political community and citizens mourn the loss of such an influential figure, whose funeral will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4, in the city of Bucaramanga.

Over the past month, Rodolfo Hernández had been hospitalized in a clinic in Piedecuesta, Santander, where he received treatment for complications related to his cancer.

The news of his death comes in a context of great uncertainty and concern about his state of health.

The last days of Rodolfo Hernandez

Hernandez’s health status had been a topic of constant monitoring and speculation. On August 4, the International Hospital of Colombia (HIC) had issued a statement offering a ray of hope to his followers.

The medical report, signed by the medical director Johnatan Caceres Prada, indicated that Hernandez was in “acceptable general conditions” and undergoing post-surgical liver compensation. This report had been received with relief, suggesting a possible recovery.

However, the positive news proved short-lived. Hernandez’s family and friends, including members of the Anti-Corruption League of Governors, revealed that the former mayor had been in an induced coma for the past two weeks, and had required intubation, contradicting official hospital accounts.

This information generated greater concern among citizens and his followers, who feared the worst.