The sad news was confirmed by the Chamber of Tourism of Bariloche which reported: “With deep regret, the Bariloche Chamber of Tourism mourns the death of Gastón Burlóna leader whose passion for promoting tourism and our destination will be remembered as a valuable contribution to the development of our community,” he said.
The former official was admitted to the Intensive Care area of the Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital, located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, since December 12 after being shot twice.
“Gastón was a committed and visionary reference, whose work made a significant contribution to those who had the privilege of knowing him and working with him.“, they highlighted in the statement.
In turn, they added that he carried out his work as a public official until the end of 2023, added to his “outstanding career as a businessman, president of the Association of Tourism Agencies of Bariloche, leader of the Estudiantes Unidos Club and president of the Argentine Chamber of Tourism Student (CATE)”.
“His legacy will endure as an inspiration for all of us who share his love for Bariloche and for tourism as an engine of development and community unity.“said the statement.
The violent attack that Gastón Burlón suffered in Rio de Janeiro
The former official managed a Volkswagen Taos 2023 model with his partner and his children and after making a mistake along the way, he entered the Morro dos Prazeres favelaan area controlled by the criminal group Comando Vermelho, a drug organization. It was then that a group of criminals intercepted him to rob him and shot him in the chest and head.
After the attack, Burlón lost control of the car and crashed into the front of a house. He quickly had to be transferred to the Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital, where he underwent surgery.
For its part, the victim’s partner, Nadia LozaSecretary of Tourism of Salta, and her children were left unharmed after the attack.
Who was Gastón Burlón, the former official shot in Brazil
Gastón Burlón had assumed the presidency of the Argentine Chamber of Student Tourism in December 2023, a position he held until his death.
He had previously been Secretary of Tourism of Bariloche during the administration of Gustavo Gennuso. In addition, he was president of the Tourism Promotion Agency (Emprotur) and the Estudiantes Unidos club in the same city.
Source: Ambito
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