17/06/2026 03:23 - Actualidad
Moderna sala de audiencias judiciales con tecnología digital, pantallas mostrando evidencia forense, sistema acusatorio con fiscal presentando oralmente ante juez, equipamiento UFED para análisis digital, ambiente profesional y transparente
The jurisdiction of La Plata —a major city and capital of Buenos Aires Province, not to be confused with Argentina's federal capital— includes strategic zones like Ezeiza International Airport (the country's largest international gateway) and the commercial ports of La Plata and Dock Sud, making this implementation a milestone for Argentina's justice administration.
The national government officially announced through Resolution 275/2026, published in the Boletín Oficial (Argentina's official government gazette) on June 16, 2026, that the Federal Criminal Procedure Code will take effect in the Federal Appeals Chamber of La Plata starting September 21, 2026.
This decision modifies the previous schedule that set November 30 as the deadline. The advancement is justified by significant progress in infrastructure, technology, and training achieved in recent months.
The accusatory system is a procedural model that revolutionizes how criminal justice operates, contrasting with Argentina's traditional inquisitorial system inherited from colonial times:
In jurisdictions where the new system already operates, official data shows remarkable transformation:
Case resolution rate nearly doubled thanks to procedural speed and greater victim participation.
La Plata, founded in 1882, is the capital of Buenos Aires Province and home to one of Argentina's most important universities. The implementation covers a vast region:
This territory contains critical nodes for commerce and logistics: the Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) —South America's busiest international hub— and the river ports of La Plata and Dock Sud.
The Ministry of Justice made significant investments to ensure a successful transition:
Digital forensic analysis tools (Universal Forensic Extraction Device) that process electronic evidence with greater efficiency and chain-of-custody traceability — crucial for modern cybercrime investigations.
Spaces with audiovisual technology, connectivity systems, and digital recording tools for oral proceedings — a stark departure from Argentina's traditional paper-based court proceedings.
The accusatory system already operates in 9 federal districts across Argentina:
Chaco, Formosa, Corrientes, Salta, Jujuy, Santa Fe, Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis, Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz, La Pampa, Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands.
Also in Buenos Aires Province jurisdictions: Bahía Blanca, Mar del Plata, and San Nicolás de los Arroyos.
Still pending incorporation to the new system:
Córdoba (postponed to March 8, 2027), La Rioja, Tucumán, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Entre Ríos, Misiones, sectors of Buenos Aires Province (La Plata, San Martín), and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA).
The transition involves not only infrastructure and technology. The process includes intensive training for judicial operators:
The Ministry of Justice, currently led by Juan Bautista Mahiques —a prominent Argentine lawyer and politician serving as Minister of Justice and Human Rights since late 2024— emphasized that implementing the Federal Criminal Procedure Code constitutes a state policy in criminal justice. Its development requires cooperation among all three branches of government, efficient resource allocation, and long-term technical sustainability.
Sources: Diario Judicial, Infobae, El Día
Alfredo S. Quiroga
