Argentina shaken by triple femicide as families demand justice and links to narco-violence probed: Video

The killings, which investigators say may be tied to international narcotics networks, were reportedly livestreamed in a closed social media group to dozens of viewers. Forensic reports revealed the victims were tortured before being killed and dismembered. Police later detained at least three suspects, including two found attempting to clean blood from the crime scene. A burnt-out vehicle allegedly used to transport the victims was also discovered nearby, reinforcing suspicions of narco involvement.

The case has triggered nationwide protests, with thousands marching from Plaza de Mayo to the National Congress in Buenos Aires, and rallies also taking place in La Plata, Rosario, Córdoba and Neuquén. Demonstrators carried banners reading “Not one less” and accused the state of complicity through its failure to protect women. Feminist activist Victoria denounced the crime as a “narco-feminicide,” saying this to Viory: “This reveals once again the complicity of the state and the police with the narcos.”

Families of the victims joined the demonstrations, expressing grief and anger. Other relatives of past femicide victims also took to the streets, insisting that systematic gender-based killings remain unpunished in Argentina.

Buenos Aires provincial authorities, while confirming the investigation is ongoing, have not ruled out narco-related motives. Security Minister Javier Alonso acknowledged the atrocity had been broadcast online, calling it one of the most shocking crimes in recent memory. With Argentina facing rising rates of femicide and violence against women, campaigners insist the state must not only investigate the perpetrators but also address the structural failures that allow such crimes to persist.