A shocking crime has rattled the provinces of San Juan and Santa Fe, Argentina. Camila Agustina Vechiarello, a 26-year-old aspiring officer, was found dead with multiple stab wounds. Her partner, also a trainee in the National Gendarmerie, was detained after an attempted suicide and leaving a handwritten confession. This tragic event has reignited calls for justice under the national 'Ni Una Menos' movement.

Horror in Barreal: A Life Cut Short

According to reports from Cadena 3, the quiet town of Barreal in the Calingasta department has become the epicenter of a crime that has shocked the entire nation.

The Victim

Camila Agustina Vechiarello, 26 years old, originally from Rosario. She was a dedicated trainee of the Gendarmería Nacional (Argentina's border guard and internal security force) and was also close to completing her nursing degree.

The Accused

Carlos Gonzalo Riveros, 25 years old, from Tartagal, Salta. He was also a Gendarmerie trainee, though reports indicate he had been recently removed from the program for failing to meet the institute's requirements.

Timeline of the Tragedy

The events reportedly took place on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The couple returned to their residence at Cordillera de Ansilta 48 around 11:00 PM. Neighbors later reported hearing a woman's scream at approximately 1:30 AM on Sunday.

The Discovery: The body was found on Sunday, September 14, 2026, around noon. Police discovered Camila covered by a blanket, with Riveros lying unconscious on top of her.

Forensic Evidence and Investigation

The autopsy reportedly revealed that the cause of death was a fatal hemorrhage caused by at least nine stab wounds, primarily concentrated in the neck and face. Cuts on her hands suggest a desperate attempt to defend herself.

Evidence Seized Details
Weapons Two knives with blood stains.
Documentation A handwritten letter asking families for forgiveness and confessing the crime.
Technology Two mobile phones.

Legal Status and Social Outcry

Following his medical discharge, the accused was detained by order of the Guarantee Judge. The UFI Delitos Especiales (Special Crimes Unit), led by prosecutor Adolfo Díaz and assistant César Recio, has classified the case as aggravated homicide due to the relationship and committed in a context of gender violence (femicide).

Camila's family in Rosario has expressed their profound grief and is requesting the air transport of her body. Furthermore, her brother reported a chilling detail: Riveros allegedly used the victim's phone to respond to messages after committing the murder.

Justice for Camila

Under the banner of "Ni Una Menos" (Not One Less)—a powerful Argentine grassroots movement against femicide—protests have been held in Barreal, demanding an end to violence against women and an exemplary sentence.