Overview

• América Hoy aired footage showing a pickup striking Christian Rodríguez’s car, after which a man identified as Gustavo Salcedo knocks him down and kicks him as the victim’s wife and child look on.
• Magaly TV broadcast additional camera angles that depict Salcedo driving aggressively to the scene, mounting a curb and nearly hitting a pedestrian before colliding with Rodríguez’s vehicle and attacking him.
• Attorney Gabriela Navarro confirmed a criminal complaint against Salcedo and cited a police report documenting alleged threats and harassment dating back to March.
• Rodríguez received stitches and was diagnosed with a concussion and multiple contusions, and his lawyer says preexisting health conditions could worsen the harm.
• Maju Mantilla condemned the violence, said she has not experienced abuse from Salcedo, and stated she is seeking a conciliatory arrangement focused on their children’s wellbeing.