Matagalpan with mental health problems detained since 2025, denunciation says
The family of Richard Antonio Salgado Rizo denounced that the Matagalpan has been detained for almost a year in the Matagalpa prison despite suffering from mental illnesses, while they fear for the deterioration of his physical and psychological health.
TL;DR
- Richard Antonio Salgado Rizo has been detained for nearly a year in the Matagalpa penitentiary system.
- His family claims he suffers from mental illnesses and that his detention is due to political reprisals against exiled family members.
- He is facing charges of attempted homicide against Rosaura Castro Sobalvarro.
- The family states they have complied with all judicial requirements, including psychiatric evaluations and payments.
- They allege that despite medical evidence of his mental condition, he has undergone multiple hearings.
- Concerns are raised about his deteriorating physical health, particularly an infected leg wound.
- The defense has requested a new forensic psychiatric evaluation due to his worsening mental state.
- The family believes he is being held for political reasons and not being released despite medical proof of his mental illness.