The communist deputy from Unión por la Patria, Juan Grabois, has been indicted by federal justice in the context of the violent takeover of the Juan Domingo Perón Institute that occurred on June 7 of last year, an episode marked by disturbances, material damage, and clashes with police officers.
The resolution was signed by Judge Sebastián Ramos, who also imposed a 5 million pesos embargo on the leader.
The judicial measure was carried out despite a dozen appeals filed by the defense, which sought to halt the progress of the case.
Juan Grabois at the occupation
This is the first indictment Grabois faces related to this type of occupation, in a context where he also has other open cases for property takeovers, such as the case of the Etchebehere family farm in Entre Ríos.
In the same ruling, the magistrate also indicted leftist activist Valentín Peralta, another of the protagonists of the occupation. According to the resolution, both participated in the unauthorized entry into the building, which was closed and under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Human Capital.
Ramos stated that, based on evidence collected such as testimonies, images, and audiovisual records, “it has been sufficiently established that both Grabois and Peralta, on 7/6/25, entered without authorization the Juan Domingo Perón Institute of Historical, Social, and Political Studies, which was closed and whose ownership belongs to the Ministry of Human Capital.”
According to the judicial investigation, the actions during the takeover resulted in clashes with security forces. In Peralta's case, the judge noted that “he violently assaulted police personnel, refusing to leave the place,” amid the eviction operation.
Juan Grabois at the takeover
The medical reports sent by Churruca Hospital detailed injuries to several police officers. Among them, Commissioner De Cristóbal suffered a cranioencephalic trauma with abrasions, while Chief Commissioner Marcelo Claudio Galarza presented thoracic traumas.
Injuries were also recorded in other officers, such as Inspector Commissioner Gustavo Antonio Gauna and Inspector Commissioner Amado Rubén Martínez.
Regarding Grabois, the ruling attributes to him having remained inside the building for at least two hours, in addition to inciting the protesters to maintain the occupation. According to the judge, the leader promoted aggressive behaviors against police personnel, to whom objects were thrown that caused injuries.
The file also details that the police authorities initially attempted to resolve the situation peacefully, requesting the voluntary eviction of the property. However, due to the refusal and episodes of violence, the arrest of Grabois was carried out, who, according to the magistrate, “was constantly inciting his followers to assault the police officials.”
The complaint that initiated the case was filed by the Minister of Human Capital, Sandra Pettovello, and is part of a series of investigations into property occupations involving leftist leaders.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has pending since November 5, 2025, the resolution of a motion filed by Grabois's defense, which seeks to prevent the opening of the cell phone seized at the time of his arrest, a measure that could provide new elements to the case.
