María Fernanda Turrent, who spent five days in preventive detention after her ex-husband accused her of various crimes, including violence, regained her freedom after a judge determined that there was insufficient evidence to link her to a process for the accusations made against her. The Secretary of Women, Citlalli Hernández, celebrated the judge's decision and highlighted the use of a gender perspective in the case.
The collective 'Witches of the Sea' requested that Turrent's release translates into a life free of violence for both her and her children, as well as guarantees of non-repetition and that her ex-partner, Edgar, be investigated and judged by the relevant authorities. They also demanded reparations for damages and effective precautionary measures.
The Attorney General of Mexico City, Bertha Alcalde Luján, announced the dismissal of the head of the Prosecutor's Office for the Investigation of Crimes Committed Against Girls, Boys, and Adolescents. This action occurred in response to Turrent's case and in an effort to ensure justice on equal terms, eradicating practices such as influence peddling and corruption.
Actions will also be implemented to prevent precautionary measures from being requested without considering the welfare of minors, as well as to update and apply protocols with standards that guarantee impartiality in investigations. These measures aim to protect the best interests of minors and to advance the pursuit of justice with total impartiality and a gender perspective.
Maria Fernanda Turrent's family expressed gratitude for the support received during the process and clarified that they are not represented by the legal team with which she was previously associated, having formed a new team in December 2024. Following Turrent's release, the National Women's Front recognized the judicial decision as a step forward for women and justice in the capital's prosecutor's office.
