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Criminal investigations involving minors in Argentina

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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 ~~child’s~~ 22-year-old mother, R. A. M., has been ~~transferred from a psychiatric hospital to the Santa Fe women’s prison. She faces imminent indictment for~~ formally charged with aggravated ~~homicide, a charge that carries a potential life sentence.~~ homicide. While ~~prosecutors seek preventive detention,~~ an autopsy specified the ~~defense is expected to~~ cause of death as asphyxia through manual or mechanical strangulation, the investigation has shifted focus on toward the ~~mother’s~~ defendant’s mental ~~health; a medical board will be called~~ state. A specialized Medical Board has been ordered to evaluate whether she was capable of understanding the criminality of her ~~psychological state~~ 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.

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