POLITICS & SECURITY Lawyers demand release of anti-Espert ‘K’ protesters 03-07-2025 19:24 Legal teams, backed by the Centre for Legal and Social Stories, rights groups and Milei critics, allege arrests are part of a campaign of "judicial and media persecution."
POLITICS & SECURITY Bullrich blames photographer’s injuries on ‘those who generate violence’ 13-03-2025 23:52 National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich rejects criticism of approach to policing of pensioners’ protest and vows violent acts will be met by “police repression.”
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei to visit Spain, make second trip to Israel 04-03-2025 14:49 President Javier Milei will travel to Tel Aviv on March 23, according to the government; La Libertad Avanza leader hopes to meet PM Netanyahu and ink memorandum on security and defence collaboration. by James Grainger
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Milei boosts Bullrich’s role in Cabinet reshaping 04-02-2025 14:17 President elevates Security minister’s role in restructuring of government ministries; Bullrich’s portfolio given “national” tag in move to underline importance of role, Press Secretariat abolished.
CRIME & SECURITY ‘Narco-terrorists’ make death threats against security minister, governor 02-12-2024 16:18 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich vows to clamp down on “narco-terrorists” after threats against her and Santa Fe Province Governor Maximilaino Pullaro in video.
Disappearance of Loan Danilo Peña Two months since Loan disappeared – how the case continues 14-08-2024 12:11 Seven people remain in jail accused of a link to the boy’s abduction, while Judge Cristina Penzo hears key testimony from the boy’s relative.
Disappearance of Loan Danilo Peña Aunt of missing five-year-old child Loan testifies he was ‘run over’ 29-06-2024 15:23 Confession delivers unexpected twist in missing child case; Loan Danilo Peña, last seen two weeks ago, was “run over” by ex-Navy officer Carlos Pérez and ex-municipal employee María Victoria Caillava, says aunt; Police believe body may have been buried in cover-up.
CRIME & SECURITY ‘All available resources’ deployed in search for find missing five-year-old 27-06-2024 18:14 Unsuccessful search for Loan Danilo Peña in Corrientes Province amid suspicions of child-trafficking; “Culprits” will pay, declares Patricia Bullrich as lead suspects are moved to jails in Salta and Chaco; President Milei meets Security minister for update on search.
Disappearance of Loan Danilo Peña Milei dispatches security minister amid furore for missing child 25-06-2024 22:59 Patricia Bullrich announces national government will lead the search and investigation for Loan Danilo Peña, the five-year-old boy who went missing 12 days ago in Corrientes Province.
CRIME & SECURITY 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 Spokesperson, leader, political partner – Milei emboldens Bullrich with power 26-12-2023 14:51 Argentina’s president has granted more power to Patricia Bullrich, his former presidential rival turned Cabinet ally; In addition to speaking up on security issues, Milei now sees her as an authorised voice to defend his administration. by Ezequiel Spillman
SECURITY & HUMAN RIGHTS Bullrich clamps down on protest rights with new anti-picket protocol 14-12-2023 21:29 Security minister delivers press conference outlining government’s harsh approach to protests cutting traffic; Outlining host of measures, including severe punishments she warns "there will be consequences" for those attempting to seize control of the street.
ELECTION 2023 Berni alleges Peronist mayors made electoral deals with Milei 30-08-2023 15:35 Buenos Aires Province security minister seems to confirm widespread rumour that Unión por la Patria leaders “assembled" electoral lists for Javier Milei's party.