Former Argentine President Alberto Fernández is facing serious allegations of domestic violence from his ex-partner and former First Lady, Fabiola Yáñez. On August 6, 2024, Yáñez filed a criminal complaint against Fernández for physical violence and harassment. The complaint was made to Judge Julián Ercolini, who has since prohibited Fernández from leaving the country and ordered ‘measures of restriction and protection’ for Yáñez.The allegations came to light after messages and photos were leaked to the press, allegedly showing Fernández physically abusing Yáñez. These messages, found on the phone of Fernández’s former secretary, María Cantero, reportedly date back to various times, including when Yáñez was pregnant with their son Francisco, born on April 11, 2022.Yáñez’s lawyer, Juan Pablo Fioribello, stated that his client was ‘very anguished’ and ‘could no longer take it’. According to Fioribello, Yáñez told the judge, ‘I want to make a criminal complaint, I want to denounce him for the aggressions I received from him and for the threats I have been suffering’.Fernández has vehemently denied the allegations. In a statement released on social media platform X, he said, ‘It’s all false and never happened’. He added that he would not make public statements but would provide evidence and testimonies to the court to ‘demonstrate what really happened’.This scandal adds to ongoing investigations into Fernández for potential corruption, particularly the ‘Seguros’ (Insurance) scandal. The domestic violence allegations were discovered during this broader investigation.The case has sent shockwaves through Argentine politics and society, raising questions about gender-based violence at the highest levels of government. As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how these allegations will impact Fernández’s legacy and the broader political landscape in Argentina.
Key points
- Former Argentine President Alberto Fernández is facing criminal allegations of domestic violence from his ex-partner, Fabiola Yáñez.
- A judge has ordered protective measures for Yáñez and prohibited Fernández from leaving the country.
- Fernández denies all allegations and claims he will provide evidence to prove his innocence.
- The case was discovered during an ongoing investigation into Fernández for potential corruption.
Contradictions👾While Fernández’s lawyer initially stated that Fernández had never physically harmed a woman, Yáñez’s subsequent complaint and the leaked messages suggest otherwise.
👾Fernández claims the allegations are false, but multiple sources report evidence of abuse found on his former secretary’s phone.
