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.

Eugenio Burzaco interview

City security minister: ‘Tasers will be operational in Buenos Aires by June or July’

18-04-2023 16:09 Buenos Aires City Security Minister Eugenio Burzaco reveals in an interview that the first shipment of tasers will arrive this month and City Hall hopes to have 100 in use by the end of the year.

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

City security minister: ‘Tasers will be operational in Buenos Aires by June or July’

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