Julio Ríos Hospitalized After Bacterial Infection and Traffic Accident in Montevideo

Sports journalist Julio Ríos was admitted to the British Hospital in Montevideo after a severe digestive bacterial infection contracted while covering the 2026 World Cup and injuries from a recent traffic collision. The infection caused significant weight loss and abdominal pain, while the crash resulted in shoulder and back trauma, prompting doctors to place him under observation.

In Argentina, veteran broadcaster Chiche Gelblung, 82, was readmitted to the Sanatorio Mater Dei for a respiratory problem. This follows a previous month‑long intensive‑care stay for a foot thrombosis that required stents and ongoing dialysis for chronic kidney issues. Physicians reported his condition stabilized and he is expected to return to work soon.