Salta hosts National Adolescent and Juvenile Penal Congress

The IV National Adolescent and Juvenile Penal Congress opened in Salta, Argentina, drawing a record attendance of over 2,200 participants. The event, held at the Salta Convention Center, serves as a major forum for debating the legal status and treatment of youth in conflict with the law.

The inauguration featured high-ranking officials, including Vice Governor Antonio Marocco, the President of the Salta Court of Justice Teresa Ovejero, and Emilia María Valle, President of the Federal Board of Courts. The congress includes contributions from international and national experts, such as representatives from the Inter-American Institute for Children and Adolescents (OEA) and UNICEF Argentina, to discuss judicial and social frameworks for minors.