A 27-year-old woman in Mar del Plata, Argentina, was brutally attacked by two friends who accused her of having an affair with one of their husbands, according to reports from local news outlets. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday near the neighborhoods of Jorge Newbery and Carie, left the victim, identified as Milagros, with significant injuries requiring medical attention. The attack underscores the volatile consequences of interpersonal conflicts and has sparked outrage in the community.
The assault unfolded after one of the women invited Milagros to accompany her on a shopping trip for her son, according to reporting by MNews and En Boca de Todos HD. The woman picked up Milagros in a gray Peugeot 308. During the drive, she allegedly told Milagros they were going to purchase marijuana, leading them to a remote area near Alvarado and Tandil. There, the second woman arrived and confronted Milagros with accusations of infidelity, reportedly shouting, “Sos re cara rota. Estás con ella cuando estuviste con el marido” – roughly translated as “You’re shameless. You’re with her when you were with her husband.”
Sus amigas la emboscaron en un descampado. (Foto: Google Street View)
Brutal Assault and Subsequent Investigation
A physical altercation ensued, escalating to a violent attack where Milagros was reportedly beaten and had her face and hair cut with a knife, while the assault was filmed on a cell phone, according to the police report. She was then abandoned in the remote location. Milagros sustained injuries to her face and scalp and received medical attention at the Unidad de Pronta Atención (UPA), a local urgent care facility.
Las amigas le cortaron la cara y el pelo. (Foto: gentileza 0223)
The case has been classified as “lesiones leves agravadas por el uso de arma blanca” – roughly translated as “minor injuries aggravated by the use of a white weapon” – and is being handled by the UFI CTCP, a local prosecutorial unit. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the attack.
Family’s Reaction and Community Outcry
Milagros’ grandmother expressed her shock and anger over the incident, stating, “They invited my granddaughter to share something like any other day because they are friends, but everything turned into a nightmare. They cut her face and hair and abandoned her in a field. They pretend to be friends and they cut her face.” The attack has generated significant outrage within the Mar del Plata community, raising concerns about violence and the breakdown of trust in personal relationships.
This incident occurs amidst broader discussions about violence against women in Argentina. While not categorized as a femicide, the brutality of the attack highlights the dangers of escalating interpersonal conflicts.
As of today, March 1, 2026, authorities have not released further details regarding potential arrests or the motives behind the attack. Updates on the case are expected to be provided by the UFI CTCP as the investigation progresses.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, resources are available. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit their website at https://www.thehotline.org/.
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