Father of murdered teen Agostina Vega demands justice, claims more suspects involved

Gabriel Vega, the father of 14-year-old Agostina Vega, whose body was discovered last Saturday in Córdoba, is demanding justice and insists that multiple individuals were involved in her murder. "Just as they murdered my daughter, there will be many Agostinas," he stated during a press conference.

Vega directly accused Claudio Barrelier, the only person arrested and charged with femicide in connection with the teenager's death, asserting that Barrelier "did not act alone." He expressed his determination to pursue the case until all accomplices are brought to justice. "I will not rest. They must all be in jail," Vega declared.

Accompanied by his lawyer, Fernanda Alaniz, Vega confirmed plans to pursue further charges, though they did not specify who the targets would be. "This is for her and so that the truth comes out once and for all. Let the focus be on her, on the investigation, and all the people who are complicit in this situation," he added, struggling to find words to describe the perpetrator.

Vega recounted speaking with Barrelier on Monday, the day after his daughter's disappearance was reported. He claimed to have been investigating on his own and did not initially recognize Barrelier, who presented an alibi that Vega found unconvincing. Meanwhile, Alaniz criticized politicians for their lack of action during the search for Agostina, stating, "No politician rolled up their pants to go look for the girl. He [the father] was looking for her." She urged respect for Agostina as a victim, arguing that the ongoing public attention was causing further harm.

Alaniz also defended the prosecutor, Raúl Garzón, who has faced criticism from Agostina's maternal family, the public, and feminist organizations for a perceived delay in his actions. "There is no investigation in Córdoba where they found someone so quickly," she said. Gabriel Vega corroborated this, recalling the prosecutor's promise to find his daughter, a promise that was tragically fulfilled, albeit not in the desired outcome.