A 26-year-old woman in Melchor Romero, La Plata, is fighting for her life after being a victim of a case of gender violence. The victim is in an induced coma and has half of her body burned. The alleged aggressor, identified as Rubén Domínguez, is accused of spraying the woman with flammable liquid and setting her on fire.
According to sources from the investigation, Domínguez already had a history of complaints for damage and threats from his partner last year. The accused has been detained at the 14th police station of Melchor Romero and faces charges of aggravated homicide by relationship in the context of attempted gender violence.
The accused's partner, 27 years old, is also under arrest in relation to the case. The unfortunate incident took place last Saturday afternoon and has shocked the local community. Amid this dramatic scenario, the injured young woman fights for her life while authorities investigate what happened and seek justice.
In the words of the investigators, this atrocious incident reflects the gender violence that persists in society and demands a strong response from the authorities and the community as a whole. The victim, still in critical condition, awaits justice while her surroundings and public opinion react with dismay and outrage at this episode of violence that highlights the urgency of collaborating in eradicating this scourge.
