26/06/2026 21:18 - Actualidad
On June 26, 2026, a new voice emerged in the scandal involving Nacho Levy, a prominent leader of La Garganta Poderosa (The Powerful Throat), one of Argentina's most influential social organizations. Sofía Monachelli, a journalist from Crónica TV —one of Argentina's leading news channels known for its crime and breaking news coverage— decided to speak publicly for the first time about her relationship with Levy, which began nearly two decades ago.
Monachelli was 18 years old when the relationship began, around 2007 or 2008, while she was studying at Deportea, a journalism school in Buenos Aires where Levy worked as her professor. The relationship lasted nearly two and a half years.
"Later I understood that it had been a violent relationship, one that filled me with insecurities, fears, and silence," Monachelli declared during her live broadcast.
The journalist explained that a phrase from Cecilia Ce —a well-known Argentine sexologist, writer, and television personality— deeply resonated with her: "I was able to get out." That statement made her feel identified with the sexologist's experience, who days earlier had publicly denounced episodes of control and emotional manipulation without naming Levy directly, though the accusation quickly pointed to him.
Monachelli revealed that when the relationship ended, she had to change her phone number due to the overwhelming number of calls and messages she received.
The journalist thanked a woman close to Levy —whose identity she protected— for opening the door to her freedom: "You deserve something better, leave him," that person told her.
Today, at 38 years old, Monachelli has an 8-year-old son and is in a healthy relationship. "I was able to change, to reverse it, to keep working in the media," she expressed with hope.
Cecilia Ce responded quickly on social media with a message of support for Monachelli: "THANK YOU, eternally grateful, we are together in this," she wrote in the comments, accumulating nearly 4,000 likes.
In her Instagram stories, the sexologist expanded on the scope of the accusations: "There are many of us. In all the circles he moved in, the same modus operandi."
This new testimony adds to that of Cecilia Ce, a renowned writer and sexologist, who days earlier posted on her social media a series of messages denouncing episodes of control and emotional manipulation by her ex-partner, without mentioning his name. The accusation quickly pointed to Nacho Levy, a prominent figure in La Garganta Poderosa.
| Timeline of Accusations | Details |
|---|---|
| Cecilia Ce | First to publicly denounce through Instagram posts about control and emotional manipulation |
| Gloria Carrá | Argentine actress and Levy's ex-partner, left a public message of support for Ce |
| Sofía Monachelli | Second woman to join the accusations. Relationship approximately between 2007-2009 |
Journalist Julia Mengolini, host of Segurola y Habana on Futurock —one of Argentina's most popular alternative radio stations— received criticism on social media for her stance on the accusations. Mengolini had expressed that she preferred to wait before making a statement about the case.
Facing accusations of "feminist double standards," Mengolini responded on her social media:
"To the people who insult me day after day for a clip they saw of something they didn't like: I invite you to listen to the full programs. Maybe you won't be 'disillusioned' day after day, or at least you can insult me with a bit more basis."
Mengolini also made a controversial remark: "Or go listen to Beto Casella. He won't say anything that bothers you," referring to a mainstream radio host known for avoiding controversial topics.
La Garganta Poderosa (The Powerful Throat) is a social organization and media outlet that works in villas miserias (informal settlements or shantytowns) across Argentina. Nacho Levy is one of its most recognized leaders. The organization is known for its work defending the rights of people in vulnerable situations, using journalism and activism as tools for social change. The name references the voice of the marginalized.
Gender Violence Support Resources: In Argentina, you can contact the 144 hotline, free and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can also send a WhatsApp message to 11 2771 6553 or an SMS to 144. International readers should contact their local emergency services or gender violence hotlines.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
