The businessman from Rosario, protagonist of the stock purchase of TelephoneHe suffered anaphylactic shock after being stung by a wasp Punta del Este. The case revives debate about the importance of allergic controls and the speed of medical response.
The name of Gustavo Scaglione dominated headlines in recent weeks after completing a million-dollar operation to acquire part of the shares of Telephone. However, on December 24, his name appeared in the media for a much more concerning reason: a medical emergency that put his life in danger.
While on vacation in the Uruguayan city, Scaglione was attacked by a wasp, causing him to go into anaphylactic shock. The incident occurred in a field near the José Ignacio Polyclinic, a geographical proximity that was crucial. According to Dr. Leonardo FalcaoOne of the professionals who intervened in the emergency, the businessman arrived at the health center in a critical condition and was stabilized thanks to immediate intervention.
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Wasps, businessmen and power: the back room of the Red Circle in the Punta season
What is anaphylactic shock and what to do?
Anaphylaxis is one severe, life-threatening systemic allergic reaction. It occurs when the immune system overreacts to an allergen (in this case bee venom) and releases a histamine cascade that affects the entire body.
The warning symptoms that must be taken into account in a similar situation: severe difficulty breathing and swelling of the throat, lips or tongue; generalized hives and redness of the skin; Dizziness, nausea, vomiting and sudden drop in blood pressure (shock).
The recommendations in an emergency are: Always call 911 immediately. If the patient is allergic during waiting or transfer and has an epinephrine auto-injector, it should be administered immediately.
Another important recommendation is Security position: Lay the person on their back with their legs elevated to promote blood flow to the brain and loosen tight clothing.
The “owner” of the Rosario media arrives in Buenos Aires
Born in the traditional neighborhood Republic of the Sixth In Rosario, Gustavo Scaglione trained in public education and developed his competitiveness in clubs The Talafirst, and Gymnastics and fencingafter. Although he pursued a career in political science, communications and economics National University of Rosariohis entrepreneurial instincts led him to leave the classroom to start his first heavy-duty truck refrigeration business.
His final rise began in the 90s after his marriage to Josefina DaminatoHeiress to one of the city’s most traditional fortunes. From there he expanded his interests to the agricultural sector and made the leap into the media in 2015.
He first acquired the holding company TVn coast. 55% of the multimedia shares acquired (Channel 3, Radio 2 and Rosario3). Then came the purchase of the emblematic newspaper Rosario The capitalwhich included the purchase of the historic one LT8. National expansion occurred with newspapers ONE from Santa Fe and Entre Ríos.
The landing in Buenos Aires began in 2024, when the company acquired 10 percent of the share package of America TV and recently took advantage of the divestiture process of of utmost importance enter the structure Telephone.
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The threat to Scaglione’s life is not an isolated incident. In 2025, several tragic events have reminded us of the danger of these reactions:
– Chaco: In January this year, a 12-year-old boy in Las Breñas was saved through rapid intervention after being admitted to Charata Hospital in critical condition.
– Between RiOS: Tragedy struck Osvaldo CAndSar ZaldivasFounder of the group “Cumbia Eterna” who died suddenly after being stung by a wasp while getting into his vehicle.
– Mendoza: Last February, a man died after suffering more than 150 stings when he accidentally collided with a honeycomb.
– Parana: An Elonce driver died in Santa Elena hospital after failing to reverse anaphylaxis caused by a single stab.
Fragility in the face of these reactions does not distinguish social classes. On June 12, the Indian billionaire Sunjay Kapur 53 years old, close friend of Prince William from England, collapsed and died instantly during a match in the United Kingdom after being stung by a bee.
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