2 Women, 1 Minor Murdered During Livestream On Instagram By Drug Traffickers In Argentina

Last Updated:September 28, 2025, 11:12 IST

The brutal murder was livestreamed on Instagram and 45 members of a private account watched it, the officials said.

3 Argentinian Women Killed By Drug Gang

A horrific incident that sent shockwaves across Argentina prompted protests in the country. The protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Saturday to demand justice for three young women who were tortured and murdered allegedly by drug traffickers.

The brutal murders of 15-year-old Lara Gutierrez, and Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, who were both 20, were broadcasted on social media.

As per the police, the perpetrators livestreamed the horrific act to send a warning to others. Five suspects – three men and two women – are in custody, according to National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich. However, a 20-year-old Peruvian man, purported to be the group leader, is at large.

“They were trying to send a message: this is what happens to those who steal drugs from me,” Javier Alonso, security minister of the province of Buenos Aires, said at a press conference.

“Punishment” For Violating Gang Code

As per a report by BBC, authorities said that these women were lured into a van in the pretext of partying, but they were taken to get “punished” for violating gang code.

On of the persons in police custody showed the video of the incident. In the video, the alleged gang leader is heard saying, “This is what happens to those who steal drugs from me.”

The authorities have released a photograph of the alleged Peruvian mastermind and said that he would be in the custody soon.

Protests Across The Country

The horrific crime has sparked outrage in Argentina and the relatives of the woman and minor are staging organised protests across the country. Feminist and human rights groups accompany them in the demonstration.

“They took her away from me and I want them to pay for what they did,” the mother of Brenda del Castillo told reporters. “I want everybody to pay.”

As per a report by AFP, the victims’ relatives held a banner with their names — “Lara, Brenda, Morena” — and placards with their images, flanked by supporters as they marched to Parliament.

“It was a narco-feminicide!” “Our lives are not disposable!” read signs and banners as protesters banged on drums at the march, organized by a feminist group.

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