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They hospitalized Martín Ortega: concern in the family of Palito and Evangelina Salazar

The eldest son of the renowned artist was transported by a judicial psychiatric ambulance

Martín Ortega, the eldest son of Palito Ortega and Evangelina Salazar, was urgently admitted to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, causing great concern in his family circle.

According to recent reports, the 56-year-old producer was hospitalized after an incident occurred in his apartment,  while he was accompanied by his sister, the actress Julieta Ortega.

Hospitalization under judicial decision

The information was confirmed by journalist Luis Bremer  on the program Desayuno Americano (América),  where he explained that the procedure was carried out by court order.

"An ambulance specialized in mental health arrived at the residence following a call from Dr. Trujillo, in compliance with a judicial decision,"  Bremer noted.

Two men pose together, one with glasses and a cap holding a magazine, the other with a light jacket and patterned jersey, in a lit urban setting.
Martín Ortega and his father, Palito | Redacción

The journalist detailed that these types of situations are considered compulsory, as they require a judge's signature for execution.

Alert over Martín Ortega's mental health

The hospitalization was classified as a  "involuntarization," meaning, a mandatory psychiatric hospitalization.  This mechanism is applied in cases where it is assessed that the person is not in a condition to decide for themselves.

The Ortega family has not yet issued an official statement, but the event has caused strong concern among acquaintances and followers of the renowned artistic family.

This is a developing story, with possible updates in the coming hours as Martín Ortega's medical and legal situation progresses.

Developing story...

El hijo mayor de Palito Ortega internado.

Preocupación por la internación del hijo mayor de Palito Ortega

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