Rachell
26 Jun 2026
Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Not reported
Rachell died in suspicious circumstances after police reportedly dragged her through a hotel with her hands bound.
Two days ago, Rachell was at a hotel in Constitución when she suffered a health problem. The hotel called the police. Some say they saw her with her hands bound and that the officers dragged her through the hotel . They later stated that they tried to resuscitate her. The autopsy results are not yet available. This account is based on conversations with Victoria Montenegro.
The arrest comes amid a context of institutional violence. “The escalation of this violence and the utter dehumanization of this group and these individuals is deeply concerning. Furthermore, this violence, which is inherently unconstitutional, is being displayed openly. It attempts to instill fear as a means of subjugating society, and it is crucial to call for action against it,” Montenegro stated.
The increase in this violence and context of systematic harassment was also highlighted by the CTA Autónoma (Autonomous Workers' Central Union). They emphasized that it has been "reported by sex workers in Constitución, who point to daily police operations. According to the victims' accounts, these actions include theft of money, violent searches, and situations of extreme vulnerability, such as the case of Estrella, who was arrested a few blocks from Georgina's house and forced to undress in the street."
