Matagalpan with mental health problems detained since 2025, denunciation says The family of Richard Antonio Salgado Rizo has denounced his year-long detention in a Matagalpa prison, citing his diagnosed mental illnesses and claiming it’s retaliation for their family’s opposition stance. Despite medical reports indicating his condition and inability to stand trial, he has faced multiple hearings, with his sister alleging authorities are exploiting the situation for political reasons. The family fears for his life due to his deteriorating physical and mental health in prison.

• 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. https://100noticias.tv/nacionales/147920-matagalpino-trastornos-mentales-preso/