Worrying increase in complaints of punishable acts against minors in the country

ASSUMPTION. In the first four months of 2024, 6,266 complaints were registered for punishable acts against minors, according to the director of Access to Information and Transparency of the Public Ministry, Elida Favole. This figure, which is equivalent to 52 cases treated per day between January and April, represents a significant increase compared to the total of 8,000 cases registered throughout 2023.

Favole highlighted the seriousness of the problem and the need for society to address these topics, often considered taboo. In the program “Fuego Cruzado”, broadcast on the GEN/Nación Media channel, the director stressed that the most common complaints include sexual abuse, mistreatment, statutory rape, child pornography, abuse through technological means, violation of the duty of care and breach of legal duty. food.

“These numbers should attract the attention of society. It is a topic that we do not want to address because we are ashamed and we do not have the preparation to talk to our children about it,” said Favole. In addition, he highlighted that the majority of the complaints are related to sexual abuse, mistreatment and non-compliance with food benefits, and that an exponential increase in cases has been observed between 2023 and 2024.

The director of the Public Ministry highlighted the importance of prevention and the need to focus on the socio-educational field to address violence. She also pointed out that the participation of society is crucial to protect minors, given that between 80 and 85% of cases occur at home. “Support networks such as schools, churches and communities are essential for minors to access the justice system,” she stressed.

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