News of arrest

Mapuche leader Facundo Jones Huala arrested in El Bolsón

30-01-2023 11:17 Río Negro Province government confirms radical Mapuche leader has been detained; Jones Huala, who was allegedly drunk when found by police, had been hiding at a property in El Bolsón.

Milagro Sala: ‘The courts do not work to do justice but according to political colours’

19-08-2022 13:18 In a feature-length interview, jailed Túpac Amaru leader Milagro Sala criticises Jujuy Province Governor Gerardo Morales and the courts, while calling on all political parties to work together to tackle rising poverty.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

4,000 arrested in Interpol arm-trafficking raids across South America

06-04-2021 16:31 Interpol investigation carried out last month targeting illegal arms trafficking led to arrests of around 4,000 individuals, as well as seizing of illicit firearms, parts, components, ammunition and explosives.