Argentine school bullying scandal triggers judicial investigation

A judicial investigation has been launched in Catamarca, Argentina, following a viral video documenting the systematic harassment of a 17-year-old student during a graduation trip to Bariloche. The footage shows a group of students mocking the victim with chants related to the non-consensual distribution of her intimate material.

One participant in the video reportedly expressed enjoyment of the victim's distress, stating, “She had a psychotic breakdown, she was pulling her hair out, and I enjoyed it.” Investigations are now examining both the actions of the aggressors and the potential negligence of the private educational institution, as evidence suggests the bullying had been occurring within the school environment long before the trip.