Fabiola Yanezthe former first lady of Argentina, recently gave a statement before the court that lasted almost four hours, in which she detailed the physical and psychological attacks she suffered at the hands of her ex-partner, former president Alberto Fernández.
During his testimony, Fabiola Yanez She also revealed how she began consuming alcohol, a habit she developed after an abortion induced by Fernández. The hearing was held virtually, with Yañez connecting from Madrid via Zoom. She was accompanied by her lawyer, Mariana Gallego.
The former first lady accurately described three incidents of physical violence and mentioned other constant attacks she suffered during her relationship with Fernández.One of the most shocking moments of his testimony was when he recounted how he began to consume alcohol.
According to Yañez, this habit began after an abortion that Fernández urged her to undergo in 2016, long before he was elected president. This traumatic event marked the beginning of a downward spiral in her emotional and physical well-being.
Yanez She detailed that the episodes of violence began in 2016 and intensified over time. She described how Fernández hit her, slapped her constantly and threatened her.In one of the most serious incidents, Fernandez violently grabbed her by the neck, leaving her with visible injuries.
The former first lady also mentioned that the photos that were made public of her beaten face and arm are the result of the violence exercised by Fernandez. During her testimony, Yanez He broke down several times, crying and having difficulty continuing.
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Despite this, he managed to complete his statement, confirming what he had previously stated in a document submitted to the Argentine consulate in Madrid. He also mentioned that he has additional evidence that he will provide to the courts in the future.
The former first lady She also spoke about the psychological impact of the violence she suffered. She revealed that she underwent psychiatric treatment due to the stress and anxiety caused by the abuse.He also mentioned that the worst moment of his relationship with Fernández was during the last year of his government, when the attacks became more frequent and severe.
