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Journalist Mercedes Ninci pulled by the hair during live TV coverage in Buenos Aires
Journalist Mercedes Ninci was pulled by the hair during a live report for an Argentine television programme in central Buenos Aires.
She was trying to interview Candela Arizaga as Arizaga left a prosecutor’s office after giving evidence in a case linked to Facundo Moyano.
Several television crews were waiting outside, and their coverage turned into a confrontation among media workers.
Ninci was shoved and struck on the head before a cameraman pulled her hair; her own cameraman was also attacked.
Moria Casán condemned the physical violence while watching from the studio, saying that obstructing a journalist’s work went beyond competing for an interview.
Ninci later confirmed that her hair had been pulled and said she knew who was responsible, but did not identify the person in the account.
She described such scrums as part of the work after three decades of reporting, and no further action was given.
Journalist Mercedes Ninci was pulled by the hair during a live television report in Buenos Aires.
The incident happened as she tried to interview Candela Arizaga outside a prosecutor’s office.
Several television crews were covering Arizaga’s departure, and the scrum involved pushing, insults and threats.
Ninci said she had been attacked but played down the incident, while host Moria Casán condemned the violence.
- Who
- Journalist Mercedes Ninci was attacked during a live report. A cameraman accompanying her was also assaulted.
- What
- Ninci was hit on the head and pulled by the hair amid pushing and verbal threats.
- When
- Thursday. The article was published on October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Suipacha pedestrian street in central Buenos Aires, outside a prosecutor’s office.
- Why
- Several television crews were seeking comments from Candela Arizaga as she left after giving evidence in a case linked to Facundo Moyano.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Candela Arizaga gave evidence in a case linked to Facundo Moyano, and television crews gathered outside the prosecutor’s office.
During a live report, Ninci was hit on the head and pulled by the hair amid a scuffle between members of the press.
Ninci confirmed that her hair had been pulled, and Casán condemned the violence on air.
- Journalist
- Mercedes Ninci
- Interviewee
- Candela Arizaga
- Location
- Suipacha pedestrian street, central Buenos Aires
- Related case
- Case linked to Facundo Moyano
- Broadcast
- La mañana con Moria on Eltrece
What people are saying
They pulled my hair, we know who it is, but it’s all right. They’re friends from another channel.
Nothing good comes from violence and hitting each other.
I’m upset that they won’t let you work.