Buenos Aires, November 25 (NA) -- November 26 marks the fourth anniversary of the murder of 5-year-old Lucio Dupuy, who was killed in Santa Rosa. His mother, Magdalena Espósito Valenti, and her partner, Abigail Páez, were convicted of the crime. The case led to the passage of the 'Lucio Law,' and the boy's family is now urging that the law be 'fully implemented in all areas.' According to the Argentine News Agency (NA), the boy's father, Christian Dupuy, recently shared his feelings: 'I hope my life passes quickly so I can see you again,' he stated. He also emphasized that he 'continues to demand justice' and that the case exposed multiple institutional failures, as the child had previously been treated at health centers for injuries that were not promptly investigated. The law was passed in 2023 following the social impact of the crime. It mandates mandatory training for all officials working with children, strengthens reporting protocols for at-risk situations, and improves coordination between provincial and national agencies. However, the boy's relatives insist that 'the real implementation is still insufficient.' On the judicial front, cases for alleged dereliction of duty by officials and professionals involved in the child's case before his death remain open. Meanwhile, the convicted women have been serving life sentences for two years.
