Woman arrested after alleged child abuse caught on live stream

On the afternoon of this Wednesday, the authorities reported the arrest of Dileisy Yokasta García, after a video went viral on social media in which she allegedly mistreats her one-year-old son during a live broadcast through the TikTok platform.

The audiovisual, which generated outrage among users, shows the woman exhibiting aggressive behavior towards the minor, which led to multiple reports and alerts to the competent authorities.

Following the video’s dissemination, agents proceeded with the arrest of Garcia for investigation purposes, while the case is handled in accordance with the provisions of the Law for the Protection of Children and Adolescents.

Initially, it was reported that the minor was placed under the care of the corresponding authorities, who will ensure their safety and well-being.

The event has reignited the debate on the responsible use of social media and the protection of minors, especially in live-streamed content.

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Authorities indicated that they will offer more details in the coming hours about the judicial process that the detainee will face.