Nazarena Vélez breaks down on TV, lashes out at Fede Bal over daughter's suffering

Nazarena Vélez became visibly emotional on the television program LAM, confessing her deep pain over her daughter Barbie Vélez's ongoing struggles. The actress and producer broke down in tears while discussing the public scrutiny and emotional toll her daughter has endured.

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Because when a child is having a hard time, I can't help it. Seeing Barbara suffer, reliving a lot of things, seeing how they point fingers at her.

Vélez's distress was triggered by recent statements made by Fede Bal, Barbie's ex-boyfriend, in an interview. These comments have reignited the controversy surrounding their past relationship, prompting Nazarena to defend her daughter publicly. She expressed frustration with how her daughter is being treated and perceived, particularly after experiencing a difficult period that left her depressed and withdrawn.

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How can I not get involved if they are talking about my daughter?

During the broadcast, Vélez voiced her anguish, stating, "How can I not get involved if they are talking about my daughter?" She recounted the immense suffering Barbie experienced, describing her as completely depressed and unable to get out of bed, all while facing public judgment. Vélez also criticized the justice system, citing a specific instance where an alleged arson attempt and assault were downplayed as a "technical draw," which she found unacceptable given her daughter's experiences.

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Do you know what Barbara suffered? Do you know what it is to see a daughter completely depressed, with no desire to get out of bed, and you see how everyone points fingers at her? And how justice is not justice... This happens to us all the time in this country.

Vélez further elaborated on the humiliation her daughter faced, noting that Barbie was widely labeled as "crazy." She drew a parallel to the public reaction surrounding Bal's current relationship with Laurita Fernández, suggesting a double standard in how such situations are perceived. Vélez recalled how Barbie was criticized for her emotional reaction to discovering disrespect in her relationship, while similar situations involving others were seemingly accepted or even applauded.

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They treated her like she was crazy for getting upset after finding out that she was being disrespected, that her boyfriend and her co-worker [Fernández] were disrespecting her.