Vicente Cordeyro death investigation in Salta

The investigation into the death of former Salta Police Major Vicente Cordeyro has faced significant scrutiny from his family. On the first anniversary of his disappearance and death in San Lorenzo, his family organized a silent march to honor his memory and challenged the official theory that he committed suicide by self-immolation. The family expressed skepticism regarding the physical possibility of the official account and raised allegations against Provincial Prosecutor Pedro García Castilla, suggesting he may have attempted to silence Cordeyro following the officer's criticisms of the Prosecutor's Office.

Following these disputes, the Salta Public Prosecutor's Office decided to close the investigation, concluding that forensic reports, security footage, and testimonies showed no evidence of criminal involvement by third parties. The family has expressed “deep repudiation and indignation” regarding this closure. They have specifically criticized the lack of formal legal notification, alleging they learned of the decision through social media and press conferences. Represented by legal counsel, the family intends to seek a judicial review to overturn the decision, citing a “grave lack of ethics” and violations of procedural guarantees.