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Catalonia Launches Inquiry and Reforms After Child Abuse Scandal in DGAIA

The government pledges systemic changes and legal action as investigations uncover abuse, corruption, and mismanagement in the child welfare agency.

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El president de la Generalitat, Salvador Illa, este viernes en Navarra
Un centro de menores de Catalunya.

Overview

  • A parliamentary commission has been approved to investigate the DGAIA's operations dating back to 2011, following revelations of systemic failures and abuse under its care.
  • The Catalan government will act as a popular prosecutor in the trial of the pedophile network linked to the sexual exploitation of a 12-year-old girl in DGAIA custody between 2020 and 2021.
  • The Office of Anti-Fraud and the Sindicatura de Comptes are investigating financial irregularities, including alleged mismanagement of contracts and subsidies tied to third-sector entities.
  • The government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the DGAIA, with recent leadership changes and plans to strengthen protections for minors in its care.
  • Criticism has mounted over the agency's handling of runaway minors and inadequate resources, with calls for specialized centers and better oversight to prevent further exploitation.