Chaco woman arrested for stabbing death of boyfriend

A 29-year-old man died in Resistencia, Chaco, after being stabbed, and his girlfriend, Victoria Cantero, 25, was arrested as the main suspect. Matías Julián Álvarez Guardia arrived at Hospital Julio C. Perrando around 10 a.m. on Sunday with a severe knife wound to the right side of his chest. Despite emergency surgery, he died from hypovolemic shock leading to respiratory arrest Source: Clarin. Cantero was detained hours later Source: Infobae.

The attack

According to police, Cantero's brother, Facundo Cantero, transported Álvarez Guardia to the hospital from a house on Donovan Street, where the attack allegedly occurred Source: Clarin. However, Infobae reports that Cantero told investigators she received a call from her friend asking her to come to his house, where she found him wounded on the sidewalk Source: Infobae. This discrepancy remains unresolved.

Background and reaction

Sources close to the victim described the relationship as conflictive, with prior episodes of violence, including physical aggression and property damage Source: La Voz. The couple had separated but recently reconciled Source: Infobae. The victim's sister, Noelia, demanded justice, claiming previous complaints to police were not investigated Source: Clarin. She also called for Facundo Cantero's arrest, alleging negligence as a medical professional Source: Clarin. The sister's social media posts expressed anger, stating "Lo mató sin compasión" Source: Infobae.

Legal proceedings

Cantero is expected to be formally charged with aggravated homicide and will be transferred to the fiscal's office Source: La Voz. The investigation continues with witness testimonies Source: Infobae.