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2 clusters · 4 sources · 28 days · First seen · Last updated

Categories: CRIME

Child abuse investigations of professionals in Latin America

Entities: Policía de Investigaciones (PDI) · Viviana Galiano · Jemima Benvenutti · Sanatorio Sagrado Corazón · Esteban A.

Overview

Earlier reports indicated that teachers in both Colombia and Argentina were being investigated, dismissed or detained over allegations of abusing young children. The focus later shifted to the health sector when a 40‑year‑old pediatrician in Santa Fe, Argentina, was arrested after a mother accused him of sexual misconduct during a medical exam. Police from the Área de Investigación de Violencia de Género, Sexual y Familiar carried out the detention, and prosecutors have ordered his capture and an indictment hearing. The hospital confirmed the doctor will no longer work there and will alert other facilities. These developments show a broader pattern of authorities pursuing professionals accused of child sexual abuse across the region.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Santa Fe pediatrician detained for alleged sexual abuse

    A pediatrician in Santa Fe, Argentina, was detained after a mother reported he inappropriately touched her during an exam; authorities have arrested him and plan a hearing, with prior complaints also emerging.

  2. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Colombia and Argentina teachers face dismissal and detention over abuse of young children

    A Colombian teacher was dismissed for kissing a six‑year‑old, while an Argentine preschool teacher and director were detained for alleged repeated infant abuse, prompting closures and investigations.

Sources

el-periodico.com.ar · elciudadanoweb.com · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar · tn.com.ar