The Federal Oral Court number two of Córdoba has sentenced Javier Alvarenga to 10 years in prison for labor exploitation of two sisters in a dairy farm located in the town of Ucacha, Córdoba. Additionally, he has been ordered to pay more than $6 million in compensation. The victims, one of whom was a minor at the time of the events, suffered aggravated human trafficking due to sexual violence and vulnerable situations.
During the trial, the sisters reported working 19 hours a day, living in precarious conditions, with inadequate food, and being confined in the place. The prosecutor in charge of the case, Carlos Gonella, highlighted the power imbalance between the victims and the accused. Celestino Alvarenga, Javier's father, was also implicated but was removed from the process due to his health condition.
Javier Alvarenga was accused of committing acts of sexual violence against the minor, and in his defense, he claimed to have had a romantic relationship with her. According to the investigation, the Alvarengas captured, transported, and detained the sisters on the rural property located 15 kilometers north of Ucacha. The minor was taken from Formosa to that location by Javier Alvarenga in February 2014.
The court has resolved to investigate the sexual abuse allegations made by one of the sisters and has prohibited Alvarenga from approaching or communicating with them. The details of the sentence will be announced on November 20.
