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Proven Age By Documents And Notary Research Puts Luizinho At The Top Of Brazilian Records And Draws International Attention
At 118 years old, Luís Carlos dos Santos, affectionately known as Luizinho, has been officially recognized as the oldest man in Brazil. A resident of Elói Mendes, in Southern Minas Gerais, he celebrated his 118th birthday on February 15 and had his age confirmed after a rigorous verification process. The information was disclosed by EPTV, a Globo Network affiliate in Minas Gerais, based on the endorsement made by RankBrasil, the book of Brazilian records.
The recognition draws attention not only for the impressive number, but also for the vitality of the miner. According to the caregivers at the Lar São Vicente de Paulo, where he has lived since 1971, Luizinho “is full of health” and does not take medications, only daily vitamins.
Meanwhile, on the world stage, the Guinness World Records indicates that the oldest living person is a British woman at 116 years old. The oldest man in the world, according to Guinness, is a Brazilian from Ceará, aged 113. Therefore, if international recognition occurs, the miner from Elói Mendes may take the title of the oldest man in the world.
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A Story Marked By Simplicity And Longevity
Though he has lost his speech, Luizinho understands everything around him and communicates through gestures, confirming or denying with nods of his head. Additionally, he maintains unique habits that attract the attention of those who live with him.
Raised with community support, he spent part of his life in Três Pontas, where he worked as a farmer. Later, in 1971, he moved to the Lar São Vicente de Paulo, becoming the oldest resident of the institution.
According to caregiver José Edmilson Ozelani, the miner has always been reserved and independent. “He is a calm patient, causes no trouble. He likes to manage on his own, doesn’t like much help,” he reported.
Furthermore, the caregiver revealed a peculiar curiosity: Luizinho likes to balance objects on the edges of the bed and on doors. “Everything he finds, he brings and puts there. It’s his little world,” he explained.
On the other hand, the manager of the home, Maria Caroline de Sousa Vitoriano, emphasizes that the elderly man’s health impresses even the professionals. According to her, there are no records of serious illnesses, not even during the Covid-19 period. “He doesn’t take medications, just vitamins. His health is excellent,” she affirmed.
National Recognition And Historical Verification
The title of the oldest man in Brazil was endorsed by RankBrasil after a meticulous verification process. It all started with a post on social media about the elderly man’s age. From that point, the team at Lar São Vicente received contact from the institution requesting official documents.
Subsequently, representatives of the entity sought records at the civil registry office. As explained by the legal director of the home, Luciano Ferreira Lopes, authenticity was confirmed in the oldest records. “We reached out to the civil registry office to verify authenticity in the oldest books. And this was confirmed,” he detailed.
It is noteworthy that RankBrasil, since 1999, registers, endorses, and discloses exclusively Brazilian records. Therefore, the recognition follows technical criteria and formal documentation.
Luizinho was born in 1908, a landmark year in Brazilian history. It was the year of the death of Machado de Assis, the birth of singer Cartola, and the founding of Clube Atlético Mineiro. Since then, he has lived through 118 years of social, political, and technological transformations in the country.
A Symbol Of Vitality And Affection In Elói Mendes
For those who live with him daily, the title of the oldest man in Brazil merely formalizes something that was already a source of local pride. In the home, he is regarded as a true symbol of joy.
“He is a privilege. He is our mascot. It’s a joy to have him here. He is a very beloved person. When a new employee arrives, everyone wants to meet Luizinho,” declared the manager.
Meanwhile, legal director Luciano Lopes demonstrates optimism about the elderly man’s future. “Drinking lots of coffee, eating cookies, at his own pace, slowly… It seems Luizinho will bring us a lot of joy still.”
Thus, the story of the miner from Elói Mendes transcends mere numerical records and transforms into an example of longevity, simplicity, and resilience against time.
And you, what do you believe is the secret to living 118 years with such vitality?
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