Río Gallegos woman escapes seven-month captivity

A 23-year-old woman escaped from captivity in Río Gallegos after being held by her former partner for approximately seven months. The victim sought help from neighbors, leading to police and judicial intervention.

According to judicial reports, the victim endured physical abuse, including being burned with an iron and subjected to various tortures. During a search of the residence, authorities seized a hammer, a screwdriver, and barbed wire, which are believed to be linked to the assaults.

Authorities have detained 27-year-old K. Romero, the victim's former partner. The suspect is currently in preventive detention and faces charges of unlawful deprivation of liberty and serious injury.