The statements of Pope Francis regarding one of the supposed hypotheses being considered in the case of Loan's disappearance in Corrientes have resurfaced after the family's lawyer stated that they were "unfortunate and unrealistic" remarks and pointed to Gustavo Vera, founder of the La Alameda Foundation, as the one who spoke with the Holy Pontiff.
Juan Pablo Gallego spoke with the Argentine News Agency and responded that what Pope Francis said during the general audience, which is that one of the hypotheses is that the child "was taken to extract his organs for transplants," are "unfortunate and unrealistic" statements. "Vera communicated this to the Holy Pontiff and led him to make unfortunate and unrealistic expressions," stated Gallego.
In this regard, once again, Loan's family points to Vera in the investigation and believes that he is "desperate" to "not go to prison." "It was a violent, irresponsible, and reckless act, attributed to Vera’s desperation for the disasters he caused in the case," he expressed.
This accusation points to the recent announcement that the Federal Appeals Court of Corrientes will investigate Vera for illicit association, concealment, and false testimony. "We hope Francisco distances himself from such individuals. We expect him to meet with Loan's family as soon as possible," he added.
This statement from Gallego comes a day after he confirmed to this medium that they have "98% of the case reconstructed" and the role of each of the detainees in the case.
After the lawyer's accusation, Gustavo Vera spoke on De Una Con Niembro on Radio Colonia and replied: "I have spoken with the Pope about this and various topics." Even so, he recalled that whenever they spoke, it was in "terms of friendship," but "nothing to do with the organ trafficking issue." "I have a hypothesis, but I will wait for the Chamber to resolve, I reserve it. What I do agree with Gallego is that everyone who was at the lunch is well processed," he emphasized.
