Blas Correas case: six years after the crime, seven police officers were dismissed for not assisting the teenager

PerfilIndependentProgressive3 hr. ago

In Argentina, seven police officers were dismissed by the Province of Córdoba for their role in the operation that led to the death of 17-year-old Valentino Blas Correas on August 6, 2020. The dismissal follows a separate disciplinary investigation into their failure to assist the injured teenager after he was shot by police. The Tribunal of Police Conduct and Penitentiary ruled that the officers committed serious misconduct by not protecting the young man’s life when he was already wounded. The decision affects several officers including Natalia Soledad Márquez, who was accused of using unnecessary physical violence against another passenger. While these officers had previously been indicted in December 2025 for abuse of authority, this disciplinary action operates independently of the ongoing criminal case, which has already resulted in prison sentences for some involved. One of the dismissed officers, Rodrigo, expressed confusion over the new charges, stating he had been acquitted in a prior trial and resumed his duties in 2023.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the disciplinary actions against the police officers as a necessary step to uphold institutional integrity and accountability, aligning with progressive values of justice and transparency. It emphasizes the separation between disciplinary measures and criminal proceedings, which a

La NaciónIndependent🔒Center3 hr. ago

Six years after the killing of 17-year-old Blas Correa by police gunfire in Córdoba, Argentina, seven officers were dismissed from their positions for failing to protect the life of an injured citizen during a police operation. The decision was made by the Police Conduct Tribunal, which found them administratively responsible for 'grave offenses' under Article 15 of the disciplinary regulation, specifically for not fulfilling their duty to safeguard the life of a civilian during a police procedure. Among those dismissed was Officer Natalia Soledad Márquez, who was also found guilty of using unnecessary physical violence against someone in the vehicle involved. In 2023, 13 officers were tried for Correa’s death, resulting in 11 convictions, including two sentenced to life imprisonment. The tribunal emphasized that its action was part of maintaining administrative morality and institutional decorum.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of administrative disciplinary actions taken against police officers following a high-profile case of police violence. While the incident involves a politically sensitive issue of police accountability, the reporting does not exhibit overt ideological slant. It