The prosecution hasn't charged anyone yet. Traffic on San Juan Boulevard will remain closed for an indefinite period
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On May 17, a fatal collapse occurred in a 15-story building in the Centro neighborhood of Córdoba. Tons of bricks fell onto an adjacent home, causing the death of a 32-year-old man. In addition, seven people were injured and there was severe structural damage to the affected house.
The fatal victim was identified as Ramiro Alaniz Cortés. One month after the incident, the family is still grieving while judicial proceedings are underway. The investigation aims to determine how the incident happened and whether there were technical or maintenance responsibilities.
The case was classified as aggravated negligent disaster. According to prosecutor Celeste Blasco, it was serious damage caused by recklessness or negligence. So far, there are no defendants in the case and evidence collection continues.
La causa fue caratulada como estrago culposo agravado.
Technical assessments are progressing gradually
The coming weeks will be crucial for the analysis of technical reports on the building. The Prosecutor's Office is awaiting the results of assessments carried out by professionals and specialized technicians. Budget authorization is still pending to begin the official assessment with teams from public universities.
The Municipality has already provided images taken by a drone as part of the evidence. In addition, the construction documentation, consortium records, and the role of those involved in the construction are being reviewed. Every step of the analysis is under the supervision of the District 1, 10th Shift Prosecutor's Office.
Personnel from the Judicial Police have been working in the disaster area since day one. Initially, they preserved the scene and then began removing materials. The entire process is being recorded by an audiovisual team located in a neighboring building.
Las próximas semanas serán claves para el análisis de informes técnicos sobre el edificio.
The brick cladding is being manually demolished
Brasca Demoliciones is carrying out the task of removing the bricks from the collapsed wall. The work began on June 13, continued on Saturday the 15th, and resumed the following Tuesday. This is a precise intervention, piece by piece, involving special safety measures.
Each brick is loosened with small tools and removed manually. According to the company, 21 square meters (226 square feet) of cladding have already been removed. The procedure was previously rehearsed before the official tasks began.
The demolition was ordered as a preventive measure by the prosecutor's office, with support from the municipal executive. The goal is to prevent further detachments as the investigation progresses. The work pace is adjusted to the structural conditions of the damaged wall.
Cada ladrillo es aflojado con herramientas pequeñas y retirado manualmente.
Traffic will remain interrupted indefinitely
Since May 17, traffic has been interrupted in both directions of San Juan Boulevard at the 600 block. The measure remains in place for safety reasons and there is no estimated completion date. The duration of the work will depend on how the wall removal progresses.
The municipality reported that the closure will remain in effect indefinitely. Each advance in the demolition will be evaluated to adjust traffic operations. Authorities are urging caution for those traveling through the area and using detours.
Brasca Demoliciones coordinates each stage of the intervention with the Palacio 6 de Julio. Operational conditions are monitored daily by technical teams. The situation continues to be evaluated in real time by municipal and judicial departments.
