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Uruguayan media: Biological mother cared for child adopted by Nicole Minetti for months

From ANSA · (10m ago) Italian Mixed tone

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Uruguayan media report that the biological mother of a child adopted by Nicole Minetti cared for the infant for months.
  • The mother allegedly attempted to see her child at the INAU (National Institute for Children and Adolescents) but was denied access.
  • This testimony contradicts the judge's initial statements, suggesting the mother did try to care for her child despite difficult circumstances.

Recent reports from Uruguayan media have shed new light on the complex circumstances surrounding the adoption of a child by Italian politician Nicole Minetti. According to the testimony of an ex-partner of Marรญa de los รngeles Gonzรกlez Colinet, the child's biological mother, she actively cared for her son during his first few months of life. This account directly challenges previous assertions, including those made by the judge, by detailing the mother's efforts to maintain contact and provide care. The witness claims that Gonzรกlez Colinet repeatedly tried to visit her child at the INAU, the Uruguayan institute responsible for child welfare, but was consistently turned away. This alleged denial of access raises serious questions about the procedures followed during the adoption process. The testimony suggests that, despite the acknowledged vulnerability of the child's birth situation, the mother made genuine attempts to be present in her son's life. The witness further recounted instances where Gonzรกlez Colinet was allowed brief visits, only for them to be subsequently prohibited. The narrative presented by Uruguayan media, through this testimony, paints a picture of a mother struggling against institutional barriers, rather than one who completely abandoned her child. This perspective is crucial for understanding the full story and the potential complexities involved in the case, particularly from a local Uruguayan viewpoint where the welfare of children and the transparency of adoption processes are of significant public interest. The reports also touch upon the role of the legal representatives involved, including the late Mercedes Nieto, adding further layers to this unfolding story.

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โ€” Ex-partner of Marรญa de los รngeles Gonzรกlez ColinetThe witness described how the biological mother was allegedly prevented from seeing her child at the INAU center.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.