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Santa Fe Teen’s Adoption Plea Draws 300+ Applicants as RUAGA Begins Screening

The court approved the viral video, prompting a formal selection process under strict safeguards.

Overview

  • Nata, 14, recorded a court‑authorized video asking for a family, and the RUAGA Santa Fe public call (No. 81/25) has received more than 300 expressions of interest.
  • RUAGA will conduct initial screening and interviews, prepare applicant files, and coordinate with the family court to avoid any placement without due checks.
  • The boy’s lawyer said the call would close quickly because of the volume of responses, with authorities prioritizing his welfare throughout the process.
  • Officials noted they will consider Nata’s stated preference to remain in or near Rosario, where he has friends and key ties, when evaluating prospective families.
  • People wishing to enter the formal process were directed to email registrosrosario@santafe.gov.ar citing convocatoria 81/25, after the video drew tens of thousands of reactions online.