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Elderly Neighbor Ordered to Appear After Videoed Punch in Buenos Aires Parking Dispute

Prosecutors imputed the man for injuries and threats, setting a 72-hour deadline to present to Fiscalía 27.

Overview

  • The confrontation happened Wednesday afternoon on Terrada 2600 in Villa del Parque and was recorded on the victim’s phone.
  • Agustina, 23, suffered a cut lip and jaw pain, saying the man struck her with keys between his fingers as a passerby stepped in to stop a second lunge.
  • Police and emergency services responded, and the accused was transported under custody to Hospital Álvarez for evaluation after reporting health issues including having six stents.
  • The victim filed a complaint, received a panic button, and was routed to gender-violence support services as she expressed fear of future encounters with her neighbor.
  • The case was opened for lesiones y amenazas, neighbors recounted prior aggressive behavior, and the man will be declared in rebeldía if he fails to appear within 72 hours.