Overview
- Bianco, who developed acute appendicitis Saturday night, underwent emergency surgery at Hospital Sanitas Cima in Barcelona.
- Provincial officials said the operation was successful and that he remains stable in the hospital awaiting discharge.
- Doctors told him to postpone his flight because flying with appendicitis can cause peritonitis, which has delayed his return to Argentina.
- The trip insurer Assist Card covered the procedure and care, according to the minister.
- Kicillof and the delegation returned to Argentina after meetings and a progressive leaders’ forum in Spain, and one protocol aide stayed with Bianco.