# Sexual abuse trial in Ushuaia, Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sexual-abuse-trial-in-ushuaia-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-21T03:20:00.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 2.

A 58-year-old man is undergoing an oral, non-public trial in Ushuaia, Argentina, for alleged sexual abuse of his granddaughter. The incidents reportedly took place in 2022 when the victim was eight years old. The proceedings, presided over by judges Manuel Isidoro López, Federico Vidal, and Lucas Berber, are being held behind closed doors to protect the privacy and rights of the minor.

## Claims

- A court in Puerto Plata previously granted Wander Franco a judicial pardon for child sexual abuse. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The mother of the victim was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual exploitation and money laundering. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Public Ministry is appealing the judicial pardon granted to Wander Franco. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual and psychological abuse against a minor. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The mother of the victim was sentenced to 10 years in prison for commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Carlos Samuel Peralta Marte was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the stabbing death of Andy Rafael Caba Vásquez in Monte Adentro. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Eduardo Carlos de León Paula was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder and robbery of a motorcyclist in Pedro Brand. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Frank Alexis L. was sentenced to over 34 years for femicide, while his father, Hernán Franklin L., received over 17 years as an accomplice. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Hugo Beras and Jochi Gómez are facing trial for allegedly defrauding the state of over 1.3 billion pesos. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Prosecutors are seeking a five-year prison sentence for Wander Franco in the appeal process. (single source)
- The Court of Appeals is scheduled to read its decision regarding the Wander Franco case on October 20. (single source)
- Prosecutors are seeking a five-year prison sentence for Wander Franco. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Legal developments across Latin America involve various criminal and civil rulings

Multiple legal proceedings are underway across Latin America, including appeals in child abuse cases, murder convictions, environmental rulings in Paraguay, and corruption investigations in Chile.

38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-developments-in-mexico-homicide-and-ecuador-corruption-cases

### 2026-09-21: Electoral integrity and legal immunity debates in Mexico and Ecuador

Discussions regarding electoral integrity focus on verifying information in Mexico and the legal implications of electoral immunity for candidates facing criminal processes in Ecuador.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/electoral-integrity-and-legal-immunity-debates-in-mexico-and-ecuador

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