The disappearance of Cecilia Strzyzowksi, a 28-year-old woman in the province of Chaco, Argentina, has generated commotion due to the political connections of the main suspects. Although her body has not yet been found, authorities are investigating the case as a possible femicide. The main suspect is César Sena, Cecilia’s partner and a member of a powerful family in the north of the country.
Cesar is the son of Emerenciano Sena, an influential social and political leader in the region. Sena’s relationship with Governor Jorge Capitanich has been close; Capitanich was even the best man at the wedding of Sena and his wife, Marcela Acuña. However, Cecilia’s disappearance has had a significant impact on the electoral landscape, as both Emerenciano and Marcela were arrested and charged as suspects of involvement in the possible crime.
The scandal has directly affected Governor Capitanich, who has promised justice and called for Emerenciano and Marcela’s participation in the primary elections to be invalidated. The marches demanding answers about Cecilia’s disappearance reflect the fear of impunity for the rich and powerful.
So far, no trace of Cecilia has been found beyond her farewell to her great-aunt. Cesar, initially summoned as a witness, was later captured as a prime suspect after claiming that Cecilia had eloped with another lover. Marcela has defended her son and suggested political motives behind the complaint.
The prosecutor ordered the arrest of Cesar, his parents, and others connected to the Sena family. Although hopes of finding Cecilia alive are minimal, her mother continues to demand that her body be found and that those responsible be punished, regardless of their political influence. The search for justice continues as thousands of people support Cecilia’s mother and press for answers.