# Criminal investigations involving minors in Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-involving-minors-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-08-23T11:57:23.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 3. Authorities in Argentina continue to investigate the death of 6-year-old Izan Aguirre in San Justo, Santa Fe. The child was found lifeless in a residence in the Reyes neighborhood, with a preliminary autopsy by the Santa Fe Forensic Medical Corps confirming death by asphyxia, likely due to drowning or strangulation. Investigators are examining long hairs found in the child’s hand to determine if a struggle occurred. Prosecutors Daniela Montegrosso and Laura Urquiza are leading the investigation, which includes analyzing seized electronic devices, biological samples, and security footage. The 22-year-old mother, R. A. M., has been formally charged with aggravated homicide. While an autopsy specified the cause of death as asphyxia through manual or mechanical strangulation, the investigation has shifted focus toward the defendant’s mental state. A specialized Medical Board has been ordered to evaluate whether she was capable of understanding the criminality of her actions at the time of the incident. Although the defense requested her transfer to a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered her to remain in custody at a penitentiary facility, stating that mental health treatments are typically outpatient and cannot be managed in a hospital setting under these circumstances. The victim’s family has provided emotional testimony, describing the mother as having exhibited “highly unusual and mystical behavior” following the event. In a separate incident in Córdoba, a 2-year-old boy discovered 71 wraps of cocaine inside a purse while playing at a childcare center. The boy’s mother was arrested after returning to the facility to reclaim the bag; she reportedly claimed the drug sales were intended to support her children. The Fuerza Policial Antinarcotráfico (FPA) is investigating the origin of the drugs. ## Claims - Long hairs were found in the child's hand during an initial medical examination. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Prosecutor Daniela Montegrosso ordered the preventive detention of the 22-year-old mother. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A 22-year-old mother, identified as R. M., faces formal charges of aggravated homicide for the death of her 6-year-old son, Izan Aguirre, in San Justo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Police in Posadas, Misiones, rescued five siblings, aged 5 to 14, who had been left alone in a home for at least three weeks. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Diana Alejandra 'N' was charged with involuntary manslaughter by omission following the death of a 21-month-old girl in a swimming pool. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Preliminary autopsy findings in the death of Izan Aguirre suggest the cause was asphyxia. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Regional prosecutor Jorge Nessier stated that initial evidence suggests the mother may be responsible. (single source) - Authorities ordered forensic analysis of seized cell phones and electronic devices. (single source) - The cause of death for the infant in Guaymas was determined to be asphyxia by immersion. (single source) - Authorities in Viedma rescued eight workers, including one minor, during a human trafficking operation targeting labor exploitation. (single source) - A court in Illapel extended the detention of a woman accused of homicide in Salamanca to allow for further forensic and digital investigations. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: San Justo mother charged with aggravated homicide of 6-year-old son A 22-year-old mother faces aggravated homicide charges in San Justo, Argentina, after her 6-year-old son died of manual strangulation. A medical board will evaluate her mental state. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-justo-investigation-continues-into-death-of-six-year-old-izan-aguirre ### 2026-08-19: San Justo investigation: 6-year-old boy dies of asphyxiation A 6-year-old boy in San Justo, Santa Fe, died of asphyxiation. His 22-year-old mother is in custody as investigators analyze forensic evidence, including hairs found in the child's hand. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-mother-arrested-after-child-finds-cocaine-in-childcare-center ### 2026-07-26: Santa Fe Province Police Seize Cocaine in Raids and Detain Pediatrician for Abuse Santa Fe police raids seized large cocaine stocks and arrested four drug suspects; the same force also detained a pediatrician accused of sexual abuse after a complaint, both investigations ongoing. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-province-police-seize-cocaine-in-raids-and-detain-pediatrician-for-abuse --- Cite as: Criminal investigations involving minors in Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-involving-minors-in-argentina