Stepdad arrested after doctor discovers stepdaughter, 10, is pregnant
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A 10-year-old girl in Colonia Dora, Argentina, was discovered to be six months pregnant after complaining of severe stomach pain, leading to the revelation of sexual abuse by her stepfather, Julio Vivas, who has been arrested.
- The girl's mother reported her daughter had not started menstruating, and the investigation revealed the pregnancy; authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the abuse.
- The girl's grandmother expressed prior concerns about the stepfather, whom her daughter met online, and shared her own traumatic experience with abuse in childhood.
- This case follows a similar incident in Brazil where a 10-year-old girl gave birth to her stepfather’s child, highlighting ongoing issues of sexual violence against minors in Latin America.
- Sexual violence against children and adolescents is a significant problem in Latin America, with reports indicating that over 40% of sexual violence victims in Argentina are minors, though comprehensive data remains limited.
