Investigations continue to determine the circumstances of the death of Franco Vargasconscript assigned to the Motorized Brigade No. 24 “Huamachuco” of the VI Division in SimmerRegion of Arca and Parinacota.
The young man, 19 years old, died after a campaign at 4 thousand meters high already -15 degrees Celsius. Others 45 soldiers were treated by a Respiratory infectiony 8 remain hospitalized.
According to family members, the conscripts completed the training with inappropriate clothing and were subject to abuse by his superiors.
“We have testimonies that Franco did not die in vain,” he stated. Romy Vargasmother of the deceased, to 24 hours.
Witnesses to the emergency point out that Franco requested help several times and Fainting at least three times before permanently lose consciousness.
“They went for a walk on a slope about 4 thousand meters high, with a temperature of -15°, just with what I’m wearing and a t-shirt. Franco warns that he was not in condition. The colonel begins to mistreat himcalling him ‘coward‘ y ‘fagot‘”, he detailed Sebastian Andradelawyer of Romy Vargas.
The commander in charge not only help to Franco, but also mistreated.
“Muérete“A soldier must be strong and that way you don’t serve the country,” the superior reportedly responded to Franco while asking for help and shelter.
He Legal Medical Service determined that the cause of death was heart failure. The family prepares a civil demand.
He Ministry of Defence ordered a summary and research to determine responsibilities, and the Comptroller General of the Republic requested the Army to hand over all background in 10 days.
The families of the eight conscripts still hospitalized with a Respiratory infection They assure that they will not allow them to return to the regiment.
“They only tell me that they are worrying about my son returning healthy to the regiment, which I will not allow,” he said. Erika Carquínmother of one of those affected.
2024-05-03 22:44:00