María del Carmen Roqueta, a key judge in the trials against humanity and linked to the UNLP, died.
The Buenos Aires judicial sphere expressed its regret for the death of Maria del Carmen Roqueta. The judge integrated the Tribunal Oral Federal N° 6. She led historic processes against the last military dictatorship. His death had a strong impact on the National University of La Plata (UNLP).
The judge stood out for her technical rigor in complex cases. Their rulings consolidated the Memory, Truth and Justice process. Academic institutions and human rights organizations regretted the loss of this judicial reference.
The historic ruling of 2012
The most significant event of his career occurred on July 5, 2012. rocket He presided over the court that judged the systematic plan for the appropriation of minors. The judge handed down a sentence of 50 years in prison to Jorge Rafael Videla.
That ruling proved the existence of a criminal organization. This structure worked to steal babies born in captivity. The ruling marked a definitive milestone in Argentine and international jurisprudence.
The court also imposed severe sentences on other high-ranking repressors. The dictator Reynaldo Bignone received a sentence of 15 years of jail. The former admiral Antonio Vañek was sentenced to 40 years of effective imprisonment.
Furthermore, the court sentenced Jorge “Tigre” Acosta a 30 years. Santiago Omar Riveros received 20 years y Victor Gallo 15 years. The technical data from the source confirms the magnitude of the judicial process.
Maria del Carmen Roqueta maintained an active presence in the UNLP. The academic authorities highlighted his contribution to the training of future lawyers. She practiced law with integrity and without giving in to external pressures.
The judge functioned as a technical reference for the regional investigation teams. His career in Judiciary He left a deep mark on the Faculty of Legal Sciences. His commitment to the truth marked his professional career.
The association Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo issued an official statement after the death. The organization highlighted its fundamental role in the cause of identity theft. rocket presided over the TOF 6 with institutional commitment.
«With great pain we say goodbye to the judge Maria del Carmen Roqueta«, they expressed from the organization. The institution led by Carlotto’s Stele He stressed the importance of his figure. Their rulings allowed the condemnation of minor appropriators in Argentina.
