News of security

With Macri watching on, Bullrich outlines presidential ambitions

08-06-2022 15:53 Patricia Bullrich outlines her vision of Argentina’s future and shows off the key figures behind her 2023 bid for the Casa Rosada.

by Gabriel Ziblat

One femicide every 35 hours in Argentina last year

31-05-2022 15:36 During 2021, a woman died from gender violence every 35 hours, according to official government data.

Colombia election front-runner Petro beefs up security over violence threat

12-05-2022 12:53 Colombia is the only major country in Latin America that’s never had a leftist leader, and polls suggest it’s about to get one in Gustavo Petro. That’s raising the campaign temperature in a country with a history of political violence. 

Three shot in Chile May Day clashes

02-05-2022 10:53 Three people wounded by gunfire and two arrested in clashes during demonstrations in Chile.

Contaminated cocaine: Investigators switch focus to different drug gang

25-02-2022 17:27 Investigators believe gang led by convicted drug-trafficker Miguel Ángel 'Mameluco' Villalba is linked to the sale of tainted cocaine that killed 24 people last month.

Authorities identify substance cut with ‘contaminated cocaine’ that killed victims

12-02-2022 08:55 ‘Laced cocaine’ that killed 24 people in Buenos Aires Province was cut with carfentanil, a derivative of fentanyl and a powerful opiate.

‘I’m hoping for a miracle’ – Families of cocaine victims appeal for help

04-02-2022 02:47 Families of the “contaminated cocaine” victims plead with the authorities for help, asking that the tragedy “serves” to help addicts.

25 years without José Luis Cabezas

28-01-2022 22:29 The murder of José Luis Cabezas on January 25, 1997 sent shockwaves throughout Argentina. Twenty-five years on, we remember the late photographer and the chain of events that ended his life.

Second day of clashes in Rawson after approval of Chubut mining law

18-12-2021 08:05 Lawmakers in Chubut approve controversial zoning law authorising mining in region's central plateau; At least 30 injuries and seven protesters arrested after police clash with protesters, who set public buildings alight.

Clashes in Rawson after Chubut Legislature approves mega-mining project

16-12-2021 13:26 Lawmakers in Chubut approve controversial project by 14 to 11; Arrests and injuries after police clamp down on protesters in Rawson; Legislation authorises mining – without the use of cyanide – in the region's central plateau.

Security guard almost draws gun onstage at Javier Milei campaign event

15-11-2021 01:07 A moment of confusion and tension drew headlines in Argentina this electoral Sunday after an armed security guard almost drew his weapon onstage during celebrations marking Javier Milei’s election as lawmaker.

Ramos Mejía murder shifts election spotlight onto crime

12-11-2021 22:01 Slaying of kiosk vendor Roberto Sabo in populous La Matanza delivers indignant protests, clashes with the police, public recriminations, media scrums and campaign talking points.

Biden's nominee for US envoy criticises Argentina’s policy on Venezuela and Cuba

26-10-2021 16:36 Marc Stanley, Joe Biden’s nominee for next US ambassador to Argentina, uses confirmation hearing to criticise Argentina’s foreign policy approach on Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, while calling for a “macroeconomic plan” from Alberto Fernández administration.

Chile violence a boost to far-right ahead of elections, say experts

22-10-2021 02:49 Violent clashes between protesters and security forces on the streets of Chile this week could be playing into the hands of the far-right with a general election just one month away, experts say.

Chile president declares 'state of exception' over Mapuche conflict

13-10-2021 09:11 Sebastián Piñera declares a state of emergency and deploys troops to two southern regions, after clashes break out between Mapuche protesters and security forces.

Mix of hope, scepticism among Mapuche as Chile rewrites constitution

12-10-2021 14:57 Chile's Constitutional Convention had already begun to draft a new constitution, but Mapuche leaders doubt that it will resolve the community's historic demands for land and self-determination.

Government to send 1,575 federal agents to Rosario

29-09-2021 10:38 Cabinet ministers confirm deployment of more than 1,500 new federal agents in Rosario, with officials declaring that “a solution must be found” to surge in drug-related violence.

Aníbal Fernández hints at measures to tackle drug violence surge in Rosario

27-09-2021 13:49 Security Minister Aníbal Fernández says "important announcements" are on the way to tackle uptick in drug-related violence in Rosario.

Secrets of Mr. Sullivan’s visit

11-08-2021 16:13 The White House’s top geopolitical advisor lunched at Olivos presidential residence last week, meeting ministers, businessmen and President Alberto Fernández. Vaccines, development and debt were among a broad range of conversation topics.

by Gustavo González

US national security advisor set to visit Argentina, Brazil

02-08-2021 22:45 Jake Sullivan will travel to Brazil and Argentina this week to strengthen "strategic ties" with both countries, the White House said Monday.