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Audio of Threats Triggers Probe at Balcarce Children’s Home as Two Ex-Staffers Face Dec. 17 Hearings

A 200‑meter no‑approach order now protects the minors from any contact by the accused.

Overview

  • Former institution president Alejandra Género and worker Marisa Benaduche were removed from the Sociedad de Protección a la Infancia and are under investigation by Mar del Plata authorities.
  • A roughly 40‑minute internal recording capturing insults and threats toward children, later publicized by journalist Hugo Ponce, is being treated as key evidence.
  • The criminal case proceeds in Juzgado de Garantías Nº 2, with depositions scheduled for December 17 before prosecutors Rodolfo Moure and Laura Molina.
  • On December 5, Family Court Nº 6 ordered a 200‑meter stay‑away and a total ban on contact that covers multiple staff linked to the home.
  • The incident was reported by Escuela Especial Nº 502, and municipal and regional child‑protection agencies were notified to intervene and monitor the children’s welfare.