Key witnesses testify in the trial for the death of Diego Armando Maradona

Published at: 04/06/2026 01:28 PM

This Thursday, the judicial process for the death of Diego Armando Maradona is moving forward with the testimony of central figures to clarify the organization of the health scheme that surrounded the idol in his last days. Among those mentioned is Nelsa Pérez, who worked as administrator of the company Medidom, whose statement is of high relevance to the cause due to her direct participation in the WhatsApp group called “Tigre”, which was essential for the coordination of the former football player's medical care.

“Pérez was part of the WhatsApp group 'Tigre', central to coordinating the medical care of the former football player. His statement is key because of previous contradictions about whether the care was' hospitalization 'or 'home care',” said sources close to the case. Accuracy on this point is decisive for the prosecution, since the technical qualification of the care provided directly influences the responsibilities attributed to the professionals who were part of the medical team.

In addition, the hearing will be attended by Walter Espeche, advisor to Swiss Medical, who must testify about the steps and the specific request for hospitalization. Their technical input will be essential to reconstruct how the health system's response was articulated to the patient's particular needs and whether there were deficiencies in the implementation of the care protocols required for such a complex case.

It should be remembered that the trial aims to determine the criminal responsibilities of several health professionals, who are tried for the alleged crime of simple homicide with possible intent. Justice seeks to clarify if the actions of the medical team were sufficient or if, on the contrary, there was deliberate negligence that led to the fatal outcome that shocked the entire world.

Mazo News Team