Alesia Abaigar and her role in feminist governance in Buenos Aires
Alesia Abaigar durante una actividad del Ministerio de Mujeres bonaerense, antes de su detención.
Alesia Abaigar is a director at the Ministry of Women of the Province of Buenos Aires. A Kirchnerist activist and advocate for social rights, her trajectory combines public administration, community education, and territorial commitment. Her recent arrest has reignited the debate on protest, criminalization, and legal guarantees.
Institutional trajectory
Alesia Abaigar began her path in popular communication, coordinating FOMECA workshops. She later joined public administration in areas related to community media and gender issues. Since 2024, she has served as director at the Buenos Aires Ministry of Women. Her role includes promoting rights, running awareness campaigns, and managing territorial programs.
Actions and achievements
She promoted community projects focused on communication access. She participated in training programs for vulnerable groups, with strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and gender. Her work was key to bringing public policies to underserved neighborhoods and community spaces, from a federal perspective.
Personal and political profile
She is a yoga teacher and a surfing enthusiast. A Kirchnerist militant, she blends holistic training with political action. She is connected to Axel Kicillof’s cabinet and feminist sectors. Her integral view of the body, care, and social justice defines her approach to public service.
The event that sparked controversy
In June 2025, she was arrested after a protest in front of Deputy José Luis Espert’s house. The act included banners and manure thrown on the sidewalk. Although there is no direct evidence, she was accused of orchestrating the incident. Minister Patricia Bullrich publicly celebrated the arrest on social media.
Arguments from the defense
Her legal team argues there is no evidence to justify pretrial detention. They also claim she suffers from an autoimmune respiratory disease that makes prison conditions dangerous. They requested house arrest and warned this case reflects criminalization of political protest and activism.
Reactions and support
Various social organizations, teachers’ unions, and feminist groups demanded her release. They argue her detention is politically motivated. CELS and human rights groups expressed concern over the use of the penal system against social leaders. The case quickly gained national visibility.
A positive view of her figure
Abaigar represents a generation of public officials with activist backgrounds, social sensitivity, and territorial commitment. She brings a human-centered approach to public management. Her trajectory shows coherence between her activism, institutional role, and personal life. She stands as a symbol of active feminist governance.
Current legal status
She remains in custody at Ezeiza prison. The judiciary denied her request for house arrest, although her defense continues to argue for it based on her medical condition. The case is ongoing and has become a symbol of the broader debate on the boundaries between protest and institutional repression.
