Fabiola Yáñez, the former partner of ex-Ar Argentine President Alberto Fernández, reported this Saturday that he constantly threatened to commit suicide, which was one of the forms of “psychological terrorism” he employed against her.
The 43-year-old actress and journalist made these comments during a exclusive interview in Madrid, where she resides with her two-year-old son, Francisco. This was granted to the Argentine portal Infobae and is the first since her complaint was made public against the former president (2019-2023) for physical violence and harassment.
“This person (Fernández) was there for two months—all the chats are available, and many people are aware of it—threatening me every other day that if I did this or that, he would commit suicide.,” she warned.
“That is not acceptable; that is a crime. How am I supposed to be there for my son if I have someone telling me those things? Every other day, for two months. But that was the final act of this person,” Yáñez added.
Additionally, the former Argentine first lady stated that Fernández was unfaithful numerous times and that the recent videos released, showing a well-known radio and television journalist allegedly flirting with him, “pale in comparison to the things he has done.”
Fabiola Yáñez revealed details of her life with Alberto Fernández: “I have taken care of this man through so many things that those videos that appeared are nothing compared to what he did” pic.twitter.com/LsQ5ooyvLJ
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“I have taken care of this man; I have cared for him through so many things that those videos that surfaced the other day are insignificant compared to what he has done.,” she affirmed.
She also admitted that she spent her last months as first lady separated from Fernández in the Alex Reed house at Quinta de Olivos (presidential residence) and not at another location, to prevent “a scandal.”
THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY DID NOT ASSIST HER
When asked about the dissemination of photographs showing her with bruises on various parts of her body, which were leaked to the press this week from the court file, Fernández’s ex-partner stated, “I destroyed myself, but I did it for my son.”
“I would never have wanted a photo like that to be released. What woman wants to see herself on all the television shows and in the world’s media in this manner? I don’t understand how the chats were leaked, and the photo was saved for the last moment (…) I don’t believe there is a woman in the world who wants to be seen like this. Other instances of violence are typically private,” she stated.
In this regard, she indicated that all the distributed material “comes from someone else’s phone,” referring to a secretary of Fernández whose cell phone is currently under investigation for a case of alleged corruption that could also involve the former president.
Moreover, Yáñez mentioned that she did not receive any assistance from the Ministry of Women, Gender and Diversity, which was established by Fernández in 2019, and expressed her decision to report “for all the women who feel they cannot take any action and who are victims of this type of violence, whether psychological and/or physical, whatever.”
“I was never a feminist, but violence against women is one of the most reprehensible things that can exist in this world.” she stated.
Fabiola Yáñez, ex-partner of former Argentine President Alberto Fernández, denounced this Saturday that he constantly threatened her with suicide, one of the forms of “psychological terrorism” he used against her.
The 43-year-old actress and journalist made these statements in a exclusive interview in Madrid, where she lives with her two-year-old son Francisco, granted to the Argentine portal Infobae, the first since the complaint filed with the court became known from her country against the former president (2019-2023) for physical violence and harassment.
“This person (Fernandez) was there for two months—All the chats are there and many people know it—threatening me every other day that if I did this, if I did that, he would commit suicide.” she warned.
“That is not done, that is a crime. How am I going to be there for my son if I have a person telling me those things? Every other day, for two months. But that was the last thing this person did,” added Yáñez.
Allegations of Infidelity
The former Argentine first lady said that Fernández committed many infidelities and that the latest videos released, in which a well-known radio and television journalist supposedly flirts with him, “are nothing compared to the things he has done.”
Fabiola Yañez revealed details of her life with Alberto Fernández: “I have taken care of this man from so many things that those videos that appeared are nothing compared to what he did” pic.twitter.com/LsQ5ooyvLJ
— infobae (@infobae) August 10, 2024
“I have taken care of this man; I have taken care of him from so many things that those videos that appeared the other day are nothing compared to the things he has done.” she assured.
She also confessed that she spent her last months as first lady separated from Fernández in the Alex Reed house at Quinta de Olivos (presidential residence) and not at another address, to avoid “a scandal.”
Lack of Support
Consulted about the dissemination of photographs showing her with bruises on various parts of her body, which were leaked to the press this week from the court file, Fernández’s ex-partner said, “I destroyed myself, but I destroyed myself for my son.”
“I would never have wanted a photo like that to come out of me. What woman wants to see herself on all the television shows and in the world’s media like this? I don’t understand how the chats were leaked and the photo was saved for the last moment (…) I don’t think there is a woman in the world who wants to see herself like this. There are other causes of violence that are always private,” she said.
In this regard, she indicated that all the material disseminated “comes from someone else’s phone”, in reference to a Fernandez’s secretary whose cell phone is being investigated for a case of alleged corruption that could also affect the former president.
Absence of Help from the Women’s Ministry
Besides, Yáñez said she had not received any help from the Ministry of Women, Gender and Diversity, created by Fernández in 2019, and stated that she had made the decision to report “for all the women who feel that they cannot do anything and who are victims of this type of violence, whether psychological and/or physical, whatever.”
“I was never a feminist, but violence against women is one of the most reprehensible things that can exist in this world.” she said.
Psychological Terrorism in Domestic Violence
Psychological terrorism is a serious and often underreported form of domestic violence. Fabiola Yáñez’s experience sheds light on the impact of emotional abuse, which can manifest through threats, manipulation, and coercive control.
Understanding Psychological Terrorism
- Definition: A form of manipulation where one partner uses tactics to instill fear, guilt, or emotional distress in the other.
- Examples: Constant threats, humiliation, surveillance, and isolation from friends and family.
- Impact: Can lead to long-term psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, and can affect the victim’s ability to function in daily life.
Important Statistics
| Type of Abuse | Percentage of Victims |
|---|---|
| Emotional Abuse | 52% |
| Physical Abuse | 25% |
| Psychological Bullying | 18% |
| Other Forms | 5% |
Steps to Seek Help
- Acknowledge the Situation: Recognize the signs of psychological terrorism and emotional abuse.
- Document Evidence: Keep records of threatening messages, screenshots of conversations, and photos of visible injuries.
- Seek Professional Help: Consult with mental health professionals or legal advisors who specialize in domestic violence cases.
- Contact Support Organizations: Reach out to local shelters, counseling services, or hotlines that focus on domestic violence.
- Consider Legal Action: If safe to do so, file for restraining orders or report incidents to law enforcement.
