Authorities report the death of César Salinas, president of the Bolivian Football Federation

(Photo: Conmebol)

(CNN Spanish) - The authorities of Bolivia and South American football reported this Sunday on the death of César Salinas, president of the Bolivian Football Federation, after health complications associated with the coronavirus.

CONMEBOL and the South American soccer family deeply regret the death of Mr. César Salinas, president of the Bolivian Soccer Federation. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, as well as to friends and colleagues of the FBF. pic.twitter.com/0C8kM4rNYb

- CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) July 19, 2020

Bolivia's deputy minister for citizen security, Wilson Santa María, confirmed that Salinas was diagnosed with the virus last week.

The interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Añez, sent a message of condolences to the victim's family and friends:

My condolences to the family and friends of César Salinas, president of the Bolivian Soccer Federation. You have my full support in these hard times, my prayers are with you.

- Jeanine Añez Chavez (@JeanineAnez) July 19, 2020

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