Yucatán Gov Candidate Survives Horrific Crash – Eye Surgery Success

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Joaquín Díaz Mena, the Morena-PVEM-PT candidate running for governor of Yucatán, was discharged from the hospital late Friday. He confirmed that he has retained his vision following a severe car accident.

In a video posted on his Facebook account, he stated, "They reconstructed my right eye and right eyelid, fortunately, I didn't lose my sight." Díaz Mena expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support on social media following the accident, which occurred early Wednesday morning as he was returning from a campaign rally in Chemax, Yucatán.

He also confirmed that he underwent surgery on his right eye at a private clinic after sustaining a severe injury from the accident. Thankfully, he did not lose his vision.

Díaz Mena mentioned that his assistant, Ana Cristina, and his driver, Flavio, are both on the road to recovery, though they remain in the hospital.


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