Feb 12 • 16:25 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

Cecilia Strzyzowski's mother said she suffered 'political persecution'

Gloria Romero, mother of Cecilia Strzyzowski, expressed that she experienced political persecution while seeking justice for her daughter's femicide.

Gloria Romero, the mother of Cecilia Strzyzowski, found some peace on February 10 when the court sentenced César and Emerenciano Sena, along with Marcela Acuña, to life imprisonment for the femicide of her daughter. Throughout the judicial process, Gloria not only endured the brutal reality of her daughter's murder but also faced intense harassment. She claimed, "I suffered political persecution; if there is someone who was politically persecuted, it was me," referring to the challenges and psychological distress she encountered due to false accusations and smear campaigns directed against her by created accounts.

The court in Chaco found César Sena, Cecilia's former partner, guilty of double aggravated homicide, alongside his parents, who were deemed primary participants in the crime. All were sentenced to life in prison. Additionally, the court imposed lesser sentences on Gustavo Obregón and Fabiana González for aggravated concealment and on Gustavo Melgarejo for simple concealment. Notably, Griselda Reinoso, who was in a relationship with one of the accused, was acquitted of the charges against her, underscoring the complexity of the case.

This case has drawn significant attention in Argentina due to the issues surrounding femicide and the social justice response. Gloria's remarks shed light on the personal toll of seeking justice in a system that can sometimes seem hostile to victims' families. The broader implications of this case highlight the ongoing struggles against gender-based violence in the country, as well as the necessity for legal reforms and societal changes to protect victims and their families against harassment and misinformation in the pursuit of justice.

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