Overview
- Neighbors and local reporting identified the suspects as 14 and 18 years old, known by the nicknames “Moneda” and “Papu.”
- The break-ins targeted Escuela Provincial N°60 José Artigas and Escuela Secundaria N°43, with damage captured in a one‑minute clip.
- In the recording the youths laugh, say “Los vecinos van a tener que pagar,” and force entry by smashing a door before tossing furniture.
- A school alarm drew police from Estación Chapadmalal, who found the premises empty and notified authorities once a minor was confirmed among the suspects.
- Mayor Guillermo Montenegro publicly condemned the acts and a school counselor flagged recurring vandalism and repair costs, while investigators review reports suggesting prior similar incidents.