Writer, poet Affonso Romano de Sant’Anna dies in Rio
Writer and poet Affonso Romano de Sant'Anna died on Tuesday (Mar. 4) at the age of 87 at his home in Rio de Janeiro, from Alzheimer's disease.He published over 60 books, spanning genres such as poetry and chronicles. He was also a columnist for Jornal do Brasil and O Globo. The poet was married to fellow writer Marina Colasanti, whom he lost in January of this year.In a statement, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva mourned the writer's death and highlighted Sant'Anna's achievements, including the creation of public policies that remain in effect today."As a public official, he chaired the National Library Foundation from 1990 to 1996, overseeing key initiatives to promote reading. Among these were the creation of the National Library System and the National Reading Incentive Program...