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Salta Seeks 19-Year-Old in Tartagal Abuse Case as 12-Year-Old Wichí Girl Remains Under Care

Officials emphasize they will respect the girl’s wish to continue the pregnancy and are using protected, culturally sensitive procedures.

Overview

  • The Juzgado de Garantías Nº2 ordered the detention of a 19-year-old accused of sexual abuse, and he remains at large under an active capture order.
  • The girl misread a judicial summons as an attempt to force an abortion, chained herself at the Ciudad Judicial, and later gave protected testimony via CCTV after psychological and interpreter support.
  • Health authorities report she is between 16 and 20 weeks pregnant, in stable condition, and receiving interdisciplinary follow-up for a high‑risk pregnancy since October.
  • Provincial officials state no one will be forced to interrupt the pregnancy, and the health team continues monitoring, supplementation, and scheduled evaluations.
  • Child‑protection and indigenous affairs bodies are engaged in safeguarding, with prosecutors advancing the criminal investigation and police searching for the suspect.