Córdoba: trial against former minister Alfonso Mosquera is upheld

The Chamber of Accusation of Córdoba upheld the referral to trial against the former provincial Security Minister Alfonso Mosquera. The complaint was filed by his former partner, a policewoman, who accused him of acts of violence against her. The charges include sexual abuse with carnal access, unlawful deprivation of liberty, and bodily harm.

The provincial court confirmed all the facts investigated during the preliminary proceedings. According to the Prosecutor's Office, sufficient evidence was found to support the accusation. The progress of the case will allow for an oral trial to determine the criminal responsibility of the former official.

Following the judicial decision, the case file will be forwarded to assign the Criminal Court that will conduct the trial. So far, no date has been set for the start of the hearings. Mosquera was charged and questioned, but never detained during the proceedings.

Part of the process will be solved abroad

A section of the case will have to be addressed abroad due to the complainant's statement. The woman stated that part of the abuses occurred during a trip to Portugal. The Chamber of Accusation determined that this part of the case must be solved under the jurisdiction of that country.

The crime in question also involves sexual abuse with carnal access that took place outside Argentine territory. Portuguese justice will have to analyze the evidence and define the procedural steps. This opens an international chapter within an already complex case file.

The decision reflects the transnational scope of the complaint and the judicial cooperation that will be necessary. The process abroad will proceed in parallel with the trial in Córdoba.

Other cases against the former minister

Beyond this gender violence case, Alfonso Mosquera faces another judicial case. It is related to the case of the murder of Blas Correas, which occurred in 2020 in Córdoba. That case investigates possible political and operational responsibilities in police actions.

Mosquera was summoned in that case for his role as the highest Security authority in the province. The investigation seeks to determine whether there were omissions or irregularities in the leadership of the force. The judicial situation of the former official is affected by more than one legal front.

The progress of these investigations marks a point of attention in Córdoba's politics. The resolution of both cases will impact the public assessment of security management in the province.