Course drivers IntrudersRodrigo Lucic and Adrian Pallares presented this Tuesday to the public The exact health situation faced by a member of its production. Both journalists dedicated the beginning of the broadcast to America TV To detail the clinical picture of Mercedes Portillo. The news changed the usual dynamics of the program and focused attention on a team member’s medical development.
Mercedes Portillo’s health deteriorates This happened after he returned to Buenos Aires after a commitment to work in Jujuy. The work team shared activities in the north of the country until Saturday, November 22. The production released a group photo taken that afternoon, in which the producer was still settling in with her colleagues.

Upon returning from the trip, Portillo suffered severe decompensation. Medical professionals evaluated his condition and A case of bilateral pneumonia was confirmed. This serious lung infection forced his immediate hospitalization in A Intensive care unit. Rodrigo Lucic described the current scenario as “the most difficult test” his girlfriend has faced in her entire life.
The severity of the respiratory condition requires constant monitoring. The on-air hosts explained that the patient was struggling with her recovery in a highly sensitive context. Lucic used strong terms to describe the situation and confirmed that Portillo “He fights with dignity for every drop of air he lacks.”.
Mercedes “Meche” Portillo plays A.J An essential role in the creative structure of the program Of offers. Rodrigo Lucic defined her as the “leader” of content developed on American television for six years. His most notable contributions include: Create the partition known as Scandalsone of the most popular and distinguished sectors of the course.
(Photo: Instagram @RodriLussich)
The relationship between the production company and the presenters goes beyond the television realm. Lucic revealed a close friendship that lasted nearly thirty years He directly described her as “sister.”. This connection extends to other professional projects outside the channel. Portillo is a member of the theater troupe led by journalists and accompanies them on tours and presentations they make in the interior of Argentina with Adrián Pallares.
Tuesday’s television day was an emotional rollercoaster for the team. Intruders He recently received the Martín Fierro Latino Award in Miamian award that recognizes the brand’s 25 years of experience in entertainment journalism. The original intent of the production was to celebrate on air the international milestone achieved over the weekend.
(Photo: Instagram @adrianpalla)
Portillo’s medical reality changed plans. Lucic took the floor in the middle of the study to explain the discrepancy Experience professional success simultaneously with a profound personal crisis. The driver stated that life presents inexplicable situations.
The joy of the award diminished Facing distress over his partner’s condition. “Throw butter at the ceiling,” which was supposed to explain the celebration, turned into a sobering and emotionally charged opening line.
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