Felipe Pettinato Interned After Relapse; Tamara Confirms Medical Decision

Felipe Pettinato has been hospitalized following a relapse in his ongoing treatment for mental health and addiction issues. His sister, Tamara Pettinato, broke her silence on the situation during an interview with Luis Ventura’s program, clarifying that the decision to intern him was made exclusively by his medical team rather than the family. She emphasized that Felipe had not abandoned his treatment, stating, “He never abandoned the treatment, so it is not something I decide.”

The hospitalization occurred after a gradual deterioration observed while Felipe was living with Tamara. “We were seeing how he was worsening,” Tamara explained, noting that she secured a spot for his admission on Friday. This development adds complexity to his current legal status; Felipe has been under house arrest for six months, wearing an electronic ankle monitor, due to a separate charge derived from the main judicial case regarding the death of Melchor Rodrigo.

Initial reports of the internment were published by journalist Pía Shaw, who linked the episode to the emotional weight of his long-standing legal battles. While Shaw focused on the mental health aspect, Tamara explicitly confirmed the relapse was tied to his addiction history. Both sources agree that the patient remains under strict supervision, balancing severe health challenges with significant legal constraints. The incident highlights the difficult intersection of his public persona, private health struggles, and judicial obligations.