Argentina: Legislative proposals aim to address vicarious violence

Two legislative projects are currently awaiting treatment in the Argentine Congress to establish an integral regime for the prevention, protection, and reparation of vicarious violence. This type of violence involves the manipulation or use of children within parental conflicts, such as disputes over custody, visitation rights, or economic support.

Legal experts emphasize the need to protect children from the emotional consequences of prolonged judicial battles. The discussion highlights the risks of children being used as hostages in parental disputes and the impact of both genuine and false allegations of family violence or sexual abuse. The case of physician Pablo Ghisoni is cited, noting he was imprisoned for three years following allegations that his son later admitted were the result of maternal manipulation.