EBrazilian actor Juan Darthés has been condemned a six years in prison by rape to the Argentine actress Thelma Fardin in 2009. The events occurred in Nicaragua when she was youngerI was barely 16 years old, and he was 45, while they were promoting the soap opera “Ugly Duckling“This sentence marks a milestone in the case, which has had great repercussions in Latin America.
After hearing the sentence, Fardin declared that this decision should be a “esperanza” for the victims of abuse. The actress reported the events in 2019, and the case has been reviewed after an appeal, since Darthés was initially acquitted. Fardin highlighted the importance of justice and the support received during the process.
International collaboration
The prosecutors’ offices of Argentina, Brazil and Nicaragua collaborated so that this case could move forward. This international cooperation was essential to carry out the trial and achieve the conviction. Three other impeachment cases have been mentioned, underlining the impact of the trial on the region and the importance of collaboration between countries.
Impact of the case in Latin America
This case has had a significant impact on Latin Americaincreasing visibility on the sexual abuse and the importance of reporting them. The trial has caused a 1,200% increase in calls to the telephone number against child sexual abuse in Argentina, highlighting the influence and scope of the sentence.
Darthés can still appeal the sentence, so he will not enter prison until the ruling is final. This possibility of appeal keeps the attention on the case and the expectation of a definitive outcome. The appeal could lengthen the judicial process, but the current conviction already represents significant progress in the fight against impunity.
