Juan Gómez, the father of Rodrigo Gómez, a soldier who tragically took his own life, has publicly denounced the Buenos Aires provincial government under Governor Axel Kicillof for permitting inmates to use cell phones in prisons. He argues that this allowed for extortion activities that drastically affected his son's mental health leading up to his suicide after being targeted by a gang operating from within a prison. According to Gómez, the government officials have shown incompetence by failing to address the systemic issues that lead to such tragedies.

In his statements, Gómez expressed disappointment and outrage at the lack of communication from the provincial government following his son's death. He described feeling abandoned, highlighting a failure in the duty of care expected from government authorities. The situation reflects larger societal issues concerning the management of prisons and the accessibility of communication devices, which can facilitate criminal activities, such as extortion or recruitment, from behind bars.

This incident shines a light on the ongoing debates regarding prison reform in Argentina and the need for stricter controls on inmate communications. Gómez’s revelations may prompt further scrutiny into the operations of the penitentiary system and lead to demands for legislative changes to protect vulnerable individuals both inside and outside the prison walls.