Former INAU chief: Minetti adoption was 'successful and legal'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A former Uruguayan child welfare agency chief stated that the adoption of a child by Nicole Minetti and Giuseppe Cipriani was legal and successful.
- The adoption process, which began in 2018, involved judicial oversight, including provisional integration and full adoption rulings.
- The case has drawn international attention, with formal requests for information from Italy, and has also prompted parliamentary inquiries in Uruguay.
The adoption of a child by Nicole Minetti, partner of Italian businessman Giuseppe Cipriani, has been confirmed as "successful and legal" by Pablo Abdala, former president of Uruguay's National Institute for Children and Adolescents (INAU) and a current national deputy.
Abdala emphasized that the judicial process was thorough, involving multiple magistrates and culminating in a ruling that separated the child from their biological family and granted full adoption. He detailed that the child entered the state protection system in 2018 and that a bond with the adoptive family developed through visits and activities in 2019, which was recognized by the court.
Me parece muy bien que se revise lo que se haya que revisar. Creo que estamos frente a un proceso de adopción que se cumplió de acuerdo a la ley, que lo decretó la Justicia
This case has sparked diplomatic repercussions and formal information requests from Italy. In Uruguay, opposition deputy Graciela Barrera has filed extensive information requests to various ministries and the prosecutor's office, seeking details on INAU's actions and any potential links between the agency and Cipriani or Minetti. The inquiries also question whether state-supervised children were taken to Cipriani's property.
From Uruguay's perspective, this situation highlights the complexities of international adoptions and the rigorous judicial oversight in place. While international media may focus on the celebrity aspect, the local narrative emphasizes the adherence to legal procedures and the welfare of the child within the Uruguayan system. The parliamentary scrutiny underscores a commitment to transparency and accountability in child protection matters.
fue existoso y acorde a la ley
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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