Facundo Moyano Left the Prosecutor’s Office Where He Provided Testimony After His Home Was Searched

Facundo Moyano was transferred Tuesday night to the Unidad de Flagrancia Norte (Av. Balbín 3556) to testify in the case in which he is accused of minor injuries and unlawful deprivation of liberty against Candela Arizaga. The union leader remained housed in Alcaidía Comunal 4, located on Avenida Montes de Oca. In parallel, the Police carried out various measures at the apartment located on Avenida Del Libertador at 5400. The result of the search was negative. Only a USB, a smart watch, and medications were found. Finally, after 9 p.m., the former deputy, who was charged, left the police station.

Facundo Moyano’s Statement During His Indictment Hearing

"I want to say that my relationship with Candela, my girlfriend, was always loving and affectionate; there was never any tension, let alone physical or verbal aggression. Nor was there any impediment to her leaving or entering the apartment on the day the events in question were reported," Moyano stated.

Thus, the former national deputy and union leader defended himself last night when he was questioned for the alleged crimes of minor injuries and unlawful deprivation of liberty in the context of gender-based violence.

Videos Emerge of Facundo Moyano Reaching Candela Arizaga as She Attempted to Board a Bus

Two videos recorded by security cameras captured the situation involving Facundo Moyano and his girlfriend, Candela Arizaga, during a night of turmoil in Belgrano, which led to the union leader’s indictment for unlawful deprivation of liberty and minor injuries in the context of gender-based violence. Both recordings were obtained from security cameras installed at the corner of Virrey Vértiz and Sucre. Moyano and Arizaga had begun running near the entrance of the building at Avenida del Libertador 5414, where the union leader resides.

Candela Arizaga’s Lawyer Reports a “Very Rough and Serious” Night

Diego Storto, the lawyer representing Candela Arizaga, spoke to the press after visiting the young woman, who remains hospitalized following the incident with Facundo Moyano, now under judicial investigation. Storto asserted that his client is recovering and has not yet been able to discuss the events in depth. According to the lawyer, the brief meeting, lasting only three minutes, focused solely on her health. "I asked her how she was. She is recovering, of course. She is not well; she went through a dramatic situation and told me she wasn’t up to talking," he recounted.

The Prosecutor’s Office’s Directives

Following his indictment for minor injuries and unlawful deprivation of liberty, the prosecutor’s office issued specific directives.

The Fate of Mafia, Candela Arizaga’s Dog, After Escaping Facundo Moyano’s Apartment

Mafia, Candela Arizaga’s dog, which had escaped from the apartment where she was with Facundo Moyano in Belgrano, was rescued by the building manager of a nearby property and is currently under care. Camilo, the manager who intervened, recounted that the animal managed to break free while Moyano was attempting to restrain Arizaga. "She had the dog in her hand [a black French bulldog] and when he tried to stop her, the dog escaped. I managed to catch it, and now it’s in the apartment of a resident who kindly offered to look after it," he explained in statements to América TV.

Moyano: Charged with Minor Injuries and Deprivation of Liberty

The union leader has been formally charged.

Prohibitory Order

Despite being released, the union leader must adhere to court-imposed conditions to maintain his freedom. These measures include a prohibition from approaching the victim within a 300-meter radius.

The Path Forward in the Case

According to sources familiar with the investigation, Candela Arizaga is expected to be interviewed in the coming hours by the Equipo de Intervención Domiciliaria (EDID), a team of professionals from the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the City who provide assistance to victims of crimes in situations of high vulnerability.

Indicted for Gender-Based Violence Offenses

Following a scandal involving alleged drug consumption, Candela Arizaga, the alleged victim of Facundo Moyano, testified to the City Police and denied being beaten or held captive by the union leader. However, the prosecutor’s office maintained the initial charges.

Moyano: “Everything is Cleared Up”

After leaving the Saavedra prosecutor’s office, Facundo Moyano declared to the press that "everything is cleared up." He then left the premises rapidly in a vehicle. The union leader remains indicted and must comply with the court-ordered conditions for his release, as confirmed to LA NACION by police and judicial sources.

Candela Arizaga’s Lawyer Denounces Irregularities in the Search and Vows to Seek Annulment

Diego Storto, the lawyer for Candela Arizaga, the 23-year-old model who fled Moyano’s apartment semi-nude early Tuesday, announced his intention to seek the annulment of the search conducted at the property in the Belgrano neighborhood. Storto alleged to LN+ that an individual entered the apartment between the time the prosecutor’s office requested the search and when it was granted by the court. "Today, Moyano’s residence was searched, and prior to that, a person was seen entering the apartment. This not only concerns me but I will investigate who is responsible," he stated.

Who is Candela Arizaga, the Influencer Who Fled Facundo Moyano’s Belgrano Apartment Semi-Nude?

Candela Arizaga, a 23-year-old model from Rosario, found herself at the center of public attention this Tuesday. The incident occurred while she was with union leader Facundo Moyano. Moyano was detained by the City Police following an event initially investigated as gender-based violence, though later downplayed. Moyano was transported to Comisaría Vecinal 13A in the early morning after a 911 call alerted authorities to the incident in the Belgrano neighborhood. The judiciary is currently investigating the circumstances of the event.

Candela Arizaga Discharged from Hospital; Search of Facundo Moyano’s Apartment Concluded

Sources consulted by LA NACION confirmed that the 23-year-old woman was discharged from Hospital Pirovano, accompanied by her mother. Shortly thereafter, officers from the City Police concluded the search of the union leader’s apartment in Belgrano. The operation yielded negative results, with security forces confiscating a smart watch, a USB drive, and medications, as learned by this newspaper.

Candela Arizaga’s Cousin Speaks Out on Her Relationship with Moyano, Denies Drug Use: “She’s Super Healthy”

Hours after the confusing episode that led to influencer Candela Arizaga being found semi-nude in the Belgrano neighborhood, prompting the detention of former deputy Facundo Moyano, the model’s cousin, Florencia, described the relationship between them as "formal." She vehemently denied that the young woman used drugs. "She never used drugs. Whenever I spent time with her, she never consumed alcohol or drugs," Florencia stated in an interview with LN+. She added, "I never saw her use anything. I stayed alone in her apartment for several days and never saw anything."

Candela Arizaga Testifies: Denies Being Beaten or Locked Up by Facundo Moyano

Candela Arizaga, the alleged victim of Facundo Moyano, testified to the City Police, denying that the union leader had beaten or confined her. In the coming hours, she is scheduled to be interviewed by the Equipo de Intervención Domiciliaria (EDID), a team of professionals from the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the City dedicated to assisting vulnerable crime victims. This information was provided to LA NACION by police and judicial sources. Arizaga, 23, testified at Hospital Pirovano, where she had been transported by the System of Emergency Medical Attention (SAME), before personnel from the Family Protection Division of the City Police.

Candela Arizaga’s Lawyer Recounts Their Brief Conversation Minutes After the Incident

Diego Storto, the lawyer for Candela Arizaga, spoke to the press after visiting the young woman, who remains hospitalized following the incident with Facundo Moyano, now under judicial investigation. Storto asserted that his client is recovering and has not yet been able to discuss the events in depth. According to the lawyer, the brief meeting, lasting only three minutes, focused solely on her health. "I asked her how she was. She is recovering, of course. She is not well; she went through a dramatic situation and told me she wasn’t up to talking," he recounted.

Images of Facundo Moyano Upon His Detention Emerge

Visuals of Facundo Moyano at the time of his detention have surfaced.

How the Incident Began

At 5:03 AM, the building manager of Facundo Moyano’s residence at Avenida del Libertador 5400 called 911, reporting shouts and a woman running out with Moyano in pursuit. Police located them at the intersection of Vertiz and Sucre. The initial police report states that she "reported being assaulted by Mr. Moyano." Both were transported to the police station, and the SAME was called to attend to the woman, subsequently taking her to Hospital Pirovano.

Apartment Search Potentially Underway

Authorities are considering a search of the apartment.

Arizaga’s Social Media Presence

Arizaga’s social media accounts frequently feature photographs from travels to cities like New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Paris, as well as destinations such as Cancun, San Andrés, and Punta Cana. Earlier in 2024, she was in a relationship with cumbia singer Elián Valenzuela, also known as L-Gante. She accompanied him to television programs, though away from the cameras. Their romance lasted only a few months.

Candela Arizaga: The Influencer Who Experienced an Alleged Violence Incident with Facundo Moyano

Arizaga, 23, was born in Rosario and works as a model and promoter, boasting over 300,000 followers on Instagram. She is a content creator and collaborates with beauty brands. In 2023, she served as a TC (Turismo Carretera) promoter. She is a fervent supporter of Rosario Central. More recently, she has shared images from Argentine national team football matches, declaring herself a football fanatic.

The Young Woman Was Seen Disoriented and Semi-Nude in Public

Later, a video emerged, captured by a bystander, showing the young woman running in a disoriented and semi-nude state through the Barrancas de Belgrano area. In the footage, Arizaga walks along the sidewalk and then crosses the street amidst traffic.

Neighboring Residents’ Accounts

Mariana and Marcelo, residents of the area, stated they heard the argument and the young woman’s cries for help. "We heard a woman running and shouting at night. She was saying ‘help, help!’ The shouts woke us up," they recounted in an interview with radio Mitre.

How They Were Intercepted

Both individuals were intercepted a block away, at the corner of Virrey Vértiz and Sucre. According to sources familiar with the investigation, they exhibited signs consistent with drug consumption.

The Location of the Incident

The events transpired in the vicinity of Avenida Del Libertador.

Testimony from the Building Manager

LA NACION has learned from a police report that Nahuel Astrada, the manager of the building at Avenida del Libertador 5400, informed City Police officers that Hugo Moyano’s son had hastily exited the premises in pursuit of a woman.

The Incident

Union leader Facundo Moyano was detained at Comisaría Vecinal 13A early Tuesday morning following a 911 call reporting a suspected episode of violence in a Belgrano neighborhood building. Authorities are investigating an incident involving his current partner.