Manaus, Brazil – Ângela Bulbol, a former government secretary in the state of Amazonas, has died two days after being struck by a car within a condominium complex in Manaus. She was 62. The incident, which occurred on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Ephygênio Salles condominium in the Adrianópolis neighborhood, initially left Bulbol in critical condition. Her death was confirmed on Sunday, February 22, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief and a police investigation.
Bulbol served as the Secretary of Administration and Management (Sead) for Amazonas from 2017 to 2018, during the administration of then-Governor Amazonino Mendes. She also held a prominent role at the Federal University of Amazonas (Ufam) as the Pro-rector of Administration and Finance. Beyond her public service, Bulbol was an educator and author, having recently published her autobiography, “Autobiografia Criativa,” in November 2025, a work encompassing her memories, reflections, and musical influences.
Details of the Incident and Initial Reports
According to initial reports from G1, Bulbol was struck while engaging in physical activity on a street within the condominium grounds. Emergency medical services (Samu) were dispatched to the scene and transported her to a hospital. The circumstances surrounding the accident were initially unclear, with the identity of the driver and subsequent procedures not immediately disclosed by authorities. A family statement released shortly after the incident indicated Bulbol was alive and fighting for her life, requesting prayers and respect during the difficult time.
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