La Matanza's mayor's detention was requested due to alleged sexual abuse

The plaintiff's legal team has requested the detention of La Matanza's mayor, Fernando Espinoza, while awaiting trial for alleged sexual abuse. Espinoza was previously charged with simple sexual abuse in 2024, with the charges upheld after review of the accuser's account of events. The mayor also faces charges of judicial disobedience and harassment. He is accused of attempting to influence the case via a municipal official and contacting the victim, violating a court order. The defense's request for a trial date is pending. The accuser's lawyer criticized the handling of the case by the prosecutor and expressed confidence in Espinoza's culpability.