Photographer Pablo Grillo, seriously injured on March 12 during a demonstration against the National Congress, was discharged after almost three months of hospitalization. Grillo, 35 years old and resident in Lanús, was shot in the head in the head while covering the protest, which caused him a skull fracture and loss of brain mass. It was operated urgently at Ramos Mejía Hospital and remained in critical condition for several weeks.
Pablo Grillo was discharged and will continue his recovery in a new stage. It is a huge joy. He excites how Pablo fought her with the support of her family, friends and colleagues. The extraordinary work of the hospital health team (public!) Ramos Mejía, which fills … pic.twitter.com/K0Hvpz0mzc
– Nicolas del Caño (@nicolasdelcano) June 3, 2025
After his discharge, Grillo was transferred to the Manuel Rocca Rehabilitation Hospital, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Balvanera, where his treatment will continue. According to his family, he will remain hospitalized from Monday to Friday and will have outpatient departures during the weekends. In two months, you must return to the hospital for a second surgery due to a hydrocephalus picture that requires surgical intervention.
His case generated a strong reaction in the journalistic and human rights, and was denounced as a clear example of institutional violence. The Association of Graphic Reporters of the Argentine Republic (ARGRA) condemned the attack, demanded justice and the resignation of the Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich.
Source: www.laizquierdadiario.com
