Former Governor of Santiago del Estero, Mercedes Marina “Nina” AragonesThe ex-wife of Governor Carlos Juárez died on Tuesday at the age of 96, his lawyer Francisco Cavallotti confirmed.
The lawyer confirmed to Télam that “Nina” Aragones died of “multiple organ failure” at his home in Calle Alvarado 450, the capital of Santiago, at around 9 am this Tuesday.
At the same time, he said that a few months ago, the former provincial president was hospitalized for bronchitis. However, he has recovered and is at home. He died on Tuesday morning due to “multiple organ failure typical for his age”.
“She was a woman in the history of Santiago del Estero because she pushed the housewife retirement law and the women’s quota law, she was never a cold witness to history but a protagonist,” Cavalotti said. “
“Nina” Aragones is known for decades leading the Justice Women’s Chapter, where she promoted career workshops and trade for disadvantaged women, and held various public positions at different institutional levels, such as State Representative, Women’s Minister and Minister of Women’s Affairs. In 2002, she served as governor of the province.
His body will be veiled in an intimate setting before being moved to La Paz Park Cemetery in the capital, Santiago, according to the family./telam.com.ar