Journalist Alicia Barrios recently testified in the case that former first lady Fabiola Yañez filed against her ex-husband and former president Alberto Fernández, alleging gender vio*lence.
Barrios was the first to testify in this case. She testified before the prosecutor’s office in charge of Ramiro Gonzalez. The journalist and the former first lady are said to be friends.
Highlights
- Alicia Barrios became the first person to testify in the case of Fabiola Yañez against Alberto Fernández.
- Barrios is currently a correspondent in the Vatican Print Room and hosts the radio program “La Hora del Regreso” on Colonia AM 550.
- The periodista (journalist) is active on social media and often posts about her professional and personal life.
Barrios was summoned after Yañez mentioned her name and said that she was aware of everything that happened at the Quinta de Olivos during Fernández’s administration.
According to local news outlets, the journalist confirmed to a “series of emotional a*buse” that the former first lady suffered at the hands of Alberto Fernández.
It should be noted that Alicia made sure to clarify that she “never saw any physical vio*lences.“
During one and a half hours of testimony, the correspondent also described her friend as a lady with great intelligence and social sensitivity. A part of her testimony reads;
“We met at the Olivos estate, we worked a whole day,” Barrios told the prosecutor, “After that, none of the work we had prepared progressed. That is a*buse. After she had the baby [in April 2022] this increased, she was no longer seen, no one knew anything about her.”
Although her testimony may have brought Barrios into the spotlight, she is a talented journalist and is still active in the media and journalism field.
Alicia Barrios Is A Correspondent In the Vatican Print Room
According to her social media bios, the journalist currently serves as a correspondent in the Vatican Print Room and hosts “La Hora del Regreso,” a radio program on Colonia AM 550.
The radio show host graduated from the University of Salvador and attended the Instituto Flores-Roberto Arlt School of Journalism.
Her Facebook bio indicates that she has been associated with the program “Cuando los Santos Vienen Marchando” as a host at Canal 21 and Conduce La Bergogliana by FM Milenium.
It also indicates that the Vatican Print Room correspondent is or was a director at the Radio Papa Francisco.
Moreover, Barrios is a cheerful lady who makes sure to update her fans and followers about her upcoming professional projects.
For instance, her latest post is a video clip related to the Colonia AM 550 program “La Hora del Regreso.”
Furthermore, Barrios currently resides in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with her family. The Buenos Aires native has been married to her husband for 18 years.
Apart from a blissful marital life, the journalist is also a beloved mother to her children. While the precise number of kids isn’t known, she has a daughter, Belen. Alicia Barrios’ hija has grown up and is leading her life independently.
Additional Information
- The journalist is a close friend of Pope Francis.
- Barrios has reported on the Pope when he was still the Archbishop.
- Former First Lady Yanez described Barrios as an excellent woman. She said Barrios understood what she was going through during the difficult time.
