A Measured but Firm Response
Eva Bargiela, an Argentine model and influencer, responded to the controversial statements made by her ex-husband, Facundo Moyano, a former congressman and union leader. During an interview on the show A la Barbarossa (Telefe), Moyano had said that the label of 'wife' was too big for her. Bargiela, speaking live on Sálvese Quien Pueda (América TV), reacted with genuine surprise and then delivered a composed reply.
When the reporter informed her of Moyano's comments, Bargiela initially said, 'Oh, no, no'. After hearing the exact quote, she processed it on air and responded: 'Look, I know he's going through a bad time, and it's not my style to kick someone when they're down. I don't need to throw dirt on anyone to clean myself up.'
'I Was Always a Very Good Partner'
Bargiela defended her role in the relationship: 'In all my relationships, I was always a very good partner. Obviously, I made mistakes, like everyone, but I always tried to be the best companion possible. I don't know if the other side can say the same.' She added, 'I'm not interested in talking about this, and I swear I hadn't even heard this statement. You surprised me.'
Yanina Latorre's Revelations
The reporter then brought up what Yanina Latorre, a well-known Argentine panelist, had said the day before on the same show: that Moyano had left Bargiela 'without a penny' after their separation. Bargiela visibly uncomfortable, said: 'I find it uncomfortable to talk about this. People think they know everything about that relationship, but the truth is they don't know even one percent.' She added, 'Everything I had to say, I said either in therapy or with my lawyer, and I presented it in court.'
The Secret Pact and Alleged Threats
According to Yanina Latorre, the separation between Moyano and Bargiela was marked by threats, fear, and a confidential financial agreement. Latorre claimed that Moyano initially intended to 'leave her with nothing,' but Bargiela, advised by high-profile lawyer Ana Rosenfeld, began gathering evidence that incriminated him financially.
'If you ever mention me, if you talk about me in an interview, go on TV, talk about the separation, or criticize me, I will destroy you and you will never work again.'
These were allegedly the words Moyano used to intimidate her, according to Latorre. The harassment forced Rosenfeld to take charge, presenting all the collected evidence about the origin of money and the disparity between his declared income and his lifestyle to Moyano's lawyers. 'That's when the hostilities ceased,' confirmed Latorre.
One of the most striking details involved Bargiela's trips abroad. Latorre explained that Moyano would send his then-wife to the United States with cash to buy luxury clothing for him: 'She would go to Prada and buy his suits so that people wouldn't see him shopping, and she would bring them back to Argentina so the union leader could wear them.'
'I Went Through a Very Bad Time'
When asked if Yanina Latorre could be right, Bargiela smiled before answering: 'Yanina knows many things, but I prefer, I swear, not to touch on this topic.' What she did admit, without hesitation, was the weight of that period: 'I went through a very bad time. That was visible at the time; I'm not telling you anything new.'
She then explained her distance from Moyano's current troubles: 'I understand that when someone is in a bad moment, they sometimes speak from anger or resentment, but nothing that is happening to him has anything to do with me. It has to do with him, and I shouldn't have to suffer the side effects of the choices others make in their lives.'
When the reporter mentioned the addiction issues that had been reported in the media regarding Moyano, Bargiela had a visible physical reaction: 'It's very uncomfortable for me to see that they're talking about horrible things on TV that have nothing to do with me or my lifestyle, because I don't have those things in my life, and then a photo of me appears, or my emotional state is discussed.'
A Father's Concern
The interview ended with a touching image: her father calling her. 'Even my dad called me and said, 'It really bothers me that a photo of you appears or that you're mentioned in something that honestly has nothing to do with you,'' Bargiela recounted.
She also reflected on the difficult period during the separation: 'Thank God, life put me on my path,' she said, making it clear she has moved forward.
The Context: Moyano's Controversial Statement
The controversy began when Facundo Moyano, in an interview on A la Barbarossa (Telefe), referred to his ex-partners and said: 'The women I was with, including my ex-wife, and 'wife' is too big a word for her... all of them when they were with me were 'gatos' (a slang term for gold diggers) because I paid them, because I kept them as trophies.' The remark caused an uproar and quickly reached Bargiela.
Moyano had been invited to the show to discuss the scandal involving Candela Arizaga, who on August 4 ran half-naked along Avenida Libertador, leading to Moyano's brief detention. During the conversation, the former congressman also said: 'What bothered me most is that they don't believe I can be in a relationship without paying. That's wrong, I mean it seriously.'
Additionally, according to journalist Pampa Mónaco on La Mañana con Moria, the Gender Prosecutor's Office of the City rejected the request from Moyano's defense to lift the restraining order against him. He must maintain a distance of 300 meters from Arizaga while the investigation continues.
For international readers: Facundo Moyano is the son of Hugo Moyano, a powerful leader of Argentina's truck drivers' union. Eva Bargiela is a model and social media personality. The shows mentioned are popular Argentine television programs. This story is part of a broader celebrity and political scandal that has captivated the Argentine public.