Overview

• The Mendoza Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the child was located on Wednesday in San Rafael and is in good condition.
• Officials stated she was not the victim of a crime and said judicial measures will protect and safeguard her.
• The case began Tuesday after the father reported his ex-partner picked up the girl from Escuela Alfredo R. Bufano and allegedly took her to Neuquén without consent.
• The father’s prior custody agreement was cited in the complaint, and investigators sought to contact the mother as child-protection agencies worked to mediate.
• Fiscal Javier Giaroli of Oficina Fiscal N°1 led the inquiry that initially prompted a public 911 appeal with the girl’s description.