News of bullrich

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

POVERTY

Gun rules grieta: Bullrich’s move to empower police sparks controversy

08-12-2018 07:58 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich defends resolution granting federal security officers greater freedoms to use their weapons, as human rights organisations lead criticism of the move.

by Santiago del Carril

SANTIAGO MALDONADO

Maldonado: Judge rejects government's request to drop charges against Gendarmerie

07-05-2018 12:23 The case is currently being treated as a “forced disappearance followed by death”, a charge that places responsibility for Santiago Maldonado’s death with the Border Patrol.

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

MALDONADO

Bullrich: ‘Santiago Maldonado case has been clarified’

26-04-2018 10:23 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich says the Maldonado family should take charge of their own legal costs given that the death of Santiago Maldonado in August 2017 has now been "clarified".

AGAINST DECRIMINALISATION

'The Netherlands is a narco-state', says Argentina's Security minister

23-04-2018 03:45 A bill to reform parts of the Criminal Code, currently before Congress, includes measures to loosen restrictions on drug consumption.

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.

US$62m worth of cocaine

Russian 'mastermind' in Argentina cocaine plot arrested in Germany

02-03-2018 10:19 Prosecutors in Berlin said the 49-year-old Russian national was detained as part of an international investigation launched by Moscow.

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

AS I SEE IT

Crime and punishment

10-02-2018 10:25 Societies in which police brutality is routine quickly become even more brutalised than they were before.

by James Neilson

TOUGH ON CRIME APPROACH UNDER DEBATE

Government’s support of police officer triggers concern

10-02-2018 07:51 Macri's support to Chocobar was well welcomed by many citizens who are weary of crime. But human rights groups say it sends the wrong message in a country who has a dark history with security forces.

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.