A Bold Move That Ignites Controversy
Two weeks after the confusing incident at Facundo Moyano's apartment in Buenos Aires' Belgrano neighborhood, Candela Arizaga is back in the spotlight. The 23-year-old model posted a photo on her Instagram stories showing her embracing the former congressman on the steps of Disneyland Paris—while a court-imposed restraining order prohibiting them from contacting or meeting each other remains in effect.
The image came with a sharp message: 'All the trips were with my ex, my partner, and two with family—those were my biggest dreams come true. I have no idea, it's not my fault they pick their girlfriends badly.' She added sarcastically: 'Oh, and they forgot to mention a couple more trips!'
The Legal Background
The case began on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, when Candela was seen fleeing Moyano's building half-dressed. The union leader was charged with assault and unlawful deprivation of liberty in the context of gender-based violence, and the court imposed a restraining and no-contact order against him.
On August 6, Candela testified before the Criminal, Misdemeanor, and Minor Offenses Prosecutor's Office No. 3 of Buenos Aires City and then spoke to the press. She confirmed she is still in a relationship with Moyano and asked for the restraining order to be lifted: 'There was no violence, he's my boyfriend,' she said. She also revealed she had suffered a 'psychotic episode' and plans to seek help to get better.
A Message to 'His Other Girlfriends'
In another story, Arizaga posted a black-background graphic aimed at the ex-lawmaker's inner circle: 'I'm posting this here because I don't want them to hide me anymore, and so that, by the way, 'his other girlfriends' can see it,' she wrote, though she later added the disclaimer '(humor)'. The post was deleted shortly after, but not before causing a stir online.
Travels Under Scrutiny
The controversy stems from a TV report that reviewed Candela's travels over the past year: Las Vegas, California, Punta del Este, Cancún, Paris, and New York (where she attended the 2026 World Cup final). Critics questioned how she could afford such trips with no declared employment, as records with ARCA (Argentina's tax and customs agency) show no formal job.
In her defense, Candela explained that all trips were with her ex-partner, her current partner, or family, and closed with a now-viral phrase: 'I have no idea, it's not my fault they pick their girlfriends badly.'
Moyano Stays Silent, New Testimonies Expected
Meanwhile, Facundo Moyano has kept a low profile and has not posted on social media. This Tuesday, August 18, two police officers who accompanied Candela during the incident are scheduled to testify before the prosecutor's office as part of the investigation.
The couple has not seen each other in person since August 4, but both have publicly expressed their desire to reunite. Candela remains active on Instagram, where she also shared a childhood photo with the caption: 'Bad times don't last forever.'
The case continues to generate headlines, and the Paris photo has only intensified media attention on a relationship that seems to withstand every obstacle.