The child was brought to the emergency department of Colonia Dora Hospital in Santiago del Estero province by her mother. During the examination, an obstetrician determined that she was in an advanced stage of pregnancy. A 10-year-old girl in Argentina was found to be six months pregnant after being taken to a hospital with severe abdominal pain. The discovery prompted an investigation into alleged sexual abuse, with the girl identifying her 33-year-old stepfather as the accused, Metro reported.
Her mother reportedly told the doctor that the girl had not yet started menstruating.
During the investigation, the child identified her stepfather, Julio Vivas, as the person allegedly responsible for the abuse.
Police took him into custody on Tuesday morning at a rural property in El Bracho, where he had reportedly been living with the girl and her mother. Prosecutor Guillermo Farias, who is leading the investigation, ordered Vivas’ arrest after the allegations came to light. Officers also seized his mobile phone as part of the investigation. Authorities, including the Women’s Police Station, are collecting evidence and recording statements to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged abuse. Vivas remains in custody as the investigation continues. The discovery has left the girl’s family distressed.
During the investigation, the child identified her stepfather, Julio Vivas, as the person allegedly responsible for the abuse, according to local media reports. Her grandmother, Norma Gómez, told local media that she had previously warned her daughter, Andrea, against placing too much trust in Vivas.
