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Copa América

Brazil, Argentina agree plan to block 5,000 hooligans from Copa América

10-06-2019 10:22 Agreement signed by Security Minister Patricia Bullrich and her Brazilian counterpart, Sergio Moro, will block entry of barrabrava into nation ahead of tournament.

POLICE BRUTALITY

Demonstrators demand justice in protest against police brutality

24-05-2019 19:46 Public uproar at San Miguel del Monte deaths prompt hundreds of people to stage a march "against the trigger-happy" in the streets of Buenos Aires.

CRIME AND SAFETY

Minister Bullrich’s taser guns to hit the Buenos Aires streets in March

17-01-2019 12:57 Government confirms electric weapons will be in use in less than two months' time.

by Anna Laffrey

KEY STORIES FROM THE LAST SEVEN DAYS

April 23rd-28th: what we learned this week

28-04-2018 11:01 From the visit of the Chilean president, Piñera, to the shift of the dollar and the protest at the opening of the Book Fair

NGO Mamá Cultiva

Security Ministry accused of stymieing medicinal cannabis

30-03-2018 12:44 A law legalising medical cannabis was passed a year ago. It authorises the State to import marijuana for the elaboration and commercialisation of oils.

SECURITY MINISTER IN UNITED STATES

Patricia Bullrich: "If you want the police to act, you have to give them confidence."

10-02-2018 12:31 During trip to visit DEA, FBI officials in United States, Security Minister emphasises ‘change in doctrine’ in wake of criticism of Chocobar case and reveals government is seeking closer cooperation and funding from Washington on security issues.

by Santiago del Carril

CELS lodges FOI request

Mapuches file suit against Security Minister Bullrich

01-12-2017 18:24 In the wake of Rafael Nahuel's death on Saturday, a Mapuche organisation in Neuquén province claims Bullrich and local authorities committed an abuse of power when they raided sacred land in June.

Rafael Nahuel

Rafael Nahuel Autopsy: Bullet linked to special Police unit

28-11-2017 11:03 Rafael Nahuel, 22, was present in an alleged violent “clash” over control of territory between Police and Mapuches near Bariloche on Friday.

22-year-old Rafael Nahuel suffered bullet wounds

Mapuche man dies after police 'clash'

27-11-2017 10:46 A 22-year-old indigenous man Rafael Nahuel suffered bullet wounds after a clash between Police and a group of Mapuches near Bariloche on Saturday.

argentina

Santiago Maldonado: the lines of investigation

09-09-2017 14:24 We seem to be no closer to finding out the truth about the 28-year-old’s disappearance, but probes are in progress. Here’s what we know.

by By Luciana Bertoia. On Twitter: @LucianaBertoia

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SANTIAGO MALDONADO

Public outcry forces Macri to move on Maldonado probe

09-09-2017 14:18 Huge demonstrations across the country pile further pressure on the government as local and international human rights groups call on administration to step up efforts to find missing artisan.

argentina

Government pushes back after week of fierce criticism over Santiago Maldonado

01-09-2017 16:39 Cabinet Chief Marcos Peña defends Macri administration's actions in Congress as human rights activists and organisations turn fire on the government.