News of policing

Bullrich unveils new protocol for federal forces, relaxes rules on use of weapons

14-03-2024 11:00 Security Minister outlines new protocol for federal security forces, which will allow officers to shoot in order to prevent a criminal from escaping; "We don't want more Chocobar cases," declares Bullrich in reference to notorious 2017 incident.

POLITICS

Security Minister Patricia Bullrich deepens anti-picket doctrine

19-02-2024 16:37 Argentina's security minister is moving forward with her anti-picket protocol with social conflict on the rise and wants the courts to be swifter in lifting roadblocks – the order from her portfolio is not to dialogue with social organisations and union leaders.

by Ezequiel Spillman

POLITICS & JUDICIARY

Rights groups criticise bid to lower age of criminal responsibility

05-02-2024 11:02 Several bills seeking to lower the age of criminal responsibility have been introduced to Argentina’s Congress in recent years, but none have won approval. As Javier Milei’s justice minister confirms he will seek once again to lower the threshold, human rights groups and childrens’ advocacy groups reiterate their opposition.

by Ashton Goren

CRIME & SECURITY

Suspect arrested as family holds service for slain nine-year-old

23-01-2024 11:47 Devastated by the death of Umma Aguilera, relatives of the victim hold a wake for their beloved; Killing of nine-year-old daughter of Partricia Bullrich’s custodian believed to have been carried out by four individuals, police are still searching for three remaining suspects.

News of policing

Bullrich unveils new protocol for federal forces, relaxes rules on use of weapons

Security Minister Patricia Bullrich deepens anti-picket doctrine

Rights groups criticise bid to lower age of criminal responsibility

Suspect arrested as family holds service for slain nine-year-old

Argentina must turn over 51% stake in YPF, US judge rules

Milei makes waves by taking his dog Conan to interview

Argentina's economy grew more than expected after Milei lifted controls

INDEC statistics body reveals how many dollars Argentines have stashed away

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La Justicia de EE UU ordenó a Argentina entregar el 51% de las acciones de YPF a los beneficiarios del fallo

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