Peruvian television host Laura Bozzo remains hospitalized in intensive care at the Hospital General de México in Mexico City following emergency surgery for a perforated duodenal ulcer earlier this month. As the 75-year-old presenter undergoes treatment for severe post-operative complications, actor Gabriel Soto addressed the status of a pending 2,500,000 Mexican peso legal judgment against her, stating he has forgiven her personally while leaving the financial collection to his legal team.

Bozzo's medical crisis began in mid-October when she experienced acute abdominal pain in Acapulco, prompting an emergency hospital admission and immediate surgical intervention, according to El Vocero de Puerto Rico. Following the initial operation, her condition deteriorated, requiring a transfer to Mexico's capital for specialized medical care. Throughout her hospitalization, which has spanned more than 10 days, entertainment figures and family members have issued updates while urging the public to disregard online misinformation regarding her prognosis.

Emergency Surgery and Transfer to Mexico City

The timeline of Bozzo's initial hospitalization involves slight variations across local media reports. According to Infobae and El Vocero de Puerto Rico, Bozzo was first admitted to the Hospital General de Acapulco, known locally as "El Quemado," on the night of October 13 after suffering severe abdominal pain. Doctors diagnosed a perforated duodenal ulcer and performed immediate surgery. On October 14, Bozzo used her social media accounts to reassure fans that she was accompanied by family and receiving medical attention in Acapulco, while her team initially denied rumors that she was in intensive care.

However, complications soon required her relocation to the Hospital General de México in Mexico City. While El Financiero reports that Bozzo was transferred to the Mexico City facility on October 15 and had spent 13 days there as of October 28, broadcast journalist Martha Figueroa stated on October 27 that 12 days had passed since the presenter's transfer from Acapulco.

On October 16, Bozzo's personal assistant and spokesperson, Aarón Guerrero, confirmed to reporters that the host remained unconscious due to medical sedation while doctors treated her post-surgical complications. "She is evolving. She remains unconscious because of the complication; it was not a minor surgery, they are attacking the sepsis, giving her antibiotics," Guerrero stated, describing her overall status as "grave, but stable."

Current Medical Status and Family Response

In the days following her transfer, Mexican entertainment programs, including Venga la Alegría, reported that Bozzo faced multiple severe complications, such as peritonitis, septic shock, pulmonary hypertension, pneumonia, and a collapsed left lung. While these specific diagnoses have circulated widely in Mexican media, neither the Hospital General de México nor Bozzo's family has released an official medical bulletin independently verifying the full list of reported conditions.

By October 28, Infobae reported that Bozzo remained intubated and sedated in the intensive care unit, though showing signs of slight improvement. Citing Figueroa, the outlet noted that Bozzo's heart rate was stable and she had not required re-intubation, though a bout of pneumonia had not yet subsided. Separately, journalist Ernesto Buitrón reported on Magaly TV—citing communication with Guerrero—that doctors had managed to control the septicemia and that Bozzo could soon be moved out of intensive care to a regular hospital floor, though family members have not officially confirmed that transfer.

Bozzo's daughters, Alejandra de la Fuente and Vicky, have remained at the hospital alongside the presenter's grandchildren. De la Fuente offered a brief assessment of the recovery process, stating, "My mom is doing well. The issue of the operation for the ulcer she had has been complicated, but amidst all the difficulties, she has been advancing." On October 28, De la Fuente also shared a statement on Instagram dismissing false death rumors circulating on social media, calling on the public and the press to act responsibly and verify information before sharing it.

Meanwhile, Bozzo's former partner, Argentine singer Cristian Zuárez, told América TV's Desvelados that he has maintained constant contact with De la Fuente and asked fans to pray for the host's recovery, according to updates tracked by El Nuevo Día and El Vocero de Puerto Rico. Television host Pepillo Origel also noted that Zuárez called him from Miami seeking updates and mentioned plans to wait until Bozzo's condition stabilizes further before traveling to Mexico to visit her.

Gabriel Soto Weighs In on Pending Legal Judgment

Bozzo's prolonged stay in a public hospital has also drawn renewed attention to her financial and legal standing, specifically a defamation and moral damages lawsuit won by Mexican actor Gabriel Soto. The legal dispute originated from public comments Bozzo made regarding Soto and his former partner, actress Irina Baeva. A judge previously ruled in Soto's favor, ordering Bozzo to pay 2,500,000 Mexican pesos in damages—a sum that remains unpaid, according to Infobae.

When approached by reporters on October 26 regarding whether he would waive the debt given Bozzo's delicate health, Soto separated his personal feelings from the ongoing legal proceedings, as covered by TELEMUNDO.com. "That is a matter for my lawyer. I already forgave her from the moment she asked for forgiveness," Soto told the press.

Soto rejected speculation that his lawsuit forced Bozzo to seek treatment in a public hospital due to financial strain. "I do not think that is the case. The truth is I do not know. My objective was different, which was to set a precedent of respect," Soto explained, adding that public figures do not have the right to judge others without knowing the facts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the hospital or Bozzo's family issued a formal medical bulletin?

No. While Bozzo's assistant Aarón Guerrero and her daughter Alejandra de la Fuente have made brief statements confirming her emergency ulcer surgery, sepsis treatment, and gradual progress, the Hospital General de México has not published an official medical report. Details regarding pneumonia, peritonitis, and a collapsed lung stem from entertainment media reports.

Is Laura Bozzo still in intensive care?

As of October 28 reports, Bozzo remained under sedation in the intensive care unit in Mexico City. While journalists Martha Figueroa and Ernesto Buitrón reported slight improvements in her stability and sepsis management, her pneumonia had reportedly not fully cleared, and a move to a general hospital room had not been officially confirmed by her family.

Did Gabriel Soto cancel the 2.5 million-peso judgment against Bozzo?

No. While Soto stated publicly that he personally forgave Bozzo after she apologized to him, he clarified that the collection of the court-ordered 2,500,000 Mexican peso settlement remains entirely in the hands of his legal representatives.

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