Overview

• Federal prosecutor Fabiana de León asked TOF7 to convict del Boca as a necessary participant in defrauding the State over the publicly funded telenovela that never aired.
• She requested 4 years and 6 months in prison and perpetual disqualification from public office for former Planning Minister Julio De Vido, deemed the alleged author of the scheme.
• The prosecution also sought 4 years for ex‑UNSAM rector Carlos Ruta and joint restitution to the State of US$3,126,000 from the accused.
• The case centers on an alleged triangulation through UNSAM with a direct award lacking competitive bidding and contract clauses granting 60‑month international exclusivity plus a 60‑month renewal to the private producer.
• The defense maintains del Boca fulfilled her contract and cites a Supreme Court forensic review it says found no financial irregularities, with defense arguments scheduled to begin August 28.