Judge Diego Anzorreguy Takes Over María Cash Disappearance Case in Argentina

Judge Diego Anzorreguy has been appointed as the new presiding judge of the Federal First Instance Court No. 2 in Salta, inheriting the long‑running investigation into the 2024 disappearance of Argentine fashion designer María Cash. The case, now approaching its 15th anniversary, has seen multiple procedural reversals, including a previously overturned indictment of truck driver Héctor David Romero for aggravated homicide. Romero was initially charged in November 2024, released by a lower court in May 2025, but the Federal Chamber of Salta reinstated the investigation later that year and the Penal Cassation Chamber upheld the decision in March 2026. Prosecutors argue that sufficient evidence exists to resume prosecution, but the final decision rests with Judge Anzorreguy, who will evaluate pending measures such as witness testimonies, phone‑record analysis, and a technical examination of the alleged vehicle maneuver.

The investigation remains a high‑profile case in Argentina, reflecting ongoing public concern over the unresolved disappearance and the judicial process surrounding it.