News of security forces

Photographer freed after being violently detained at protest

Yesterday 15:10 An AFP collaborator, photojournalist Tomas Cuesta, was freed in Buenos Aires Monday after he was detained with three other people at a pensioners' march that saw clashes with police.

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.”

CLASHES WITH SECURITY FORCES

More than 120 detained, 20 injured as pensions protest turns violent

13-03-2025 01:54 Protesting pensioners joined by football supporters for anti-austerity demonstration; Security forces clash with hooligans; 124 detained and at least 20 injured in one of the most violent demonstrations against Milei’s austerity measures.

by Zella Milfred

Colombia Guerrilla Violence

Colombia tries to contain guerrilla violence that has killed 100

20-01-2025 15:43 A fresh outbreak of guerrilla violence amid a faltering peace process in Colombia has left 100 people dead and thousands displaced.

Latin America

Ecuadorean adolescents still missing as search efforts increase

23-12-2024 20:34 President Daniel Noboa orders intensified search for four boys as public outrage grows ahead of elections. Military officials deny involvement.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Amnesty Int’l urges Milei to respect rights after year of ‘confrontation’

19-12-2024 14:18 Data compiled by rights NGO shows more than 1,100 people were injured in protest “repression” during Milei’s first year in office

by James Grainger

CONGRESS VIOLENCE

Officials slam ‘coup’ attempt after Congress clashes

13-06-2024 15:07 President Milei, Patricia Bullrich and Manuel Adorni accuse violent demonstrators of seeking to overthrow government in a "modern coup d'état."

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.

UNREST IN JUJUY

Accusations fly after violent clashes in Jujuy

20-06-2023 17:02 NGOs and national government slam “repression” against demonstrators in northern province of Jujuy; Opposition Governor Gerardo Morales points finger at Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for unrest.

CLASHES OVER ROADBLOCKS

Tensions in Jujuy as demonstrators denounce ‘brutal repression’

19-06-2023 16:27 At least 40 arrests near the northern city of Purmamarca as indigenous, picketers and left-wingers demonstrate against constitutional reform limiting right to protest; Jujuy Governor Morales points finger at the national government for violence and says roadblocks will be broken up.

News of security forces

Photographer freed after being violently detained at protest

Bullrich blames photographer’s injuries on ‘those who generate violence’

More than 120 detained, 20 injured as pensions protest turns violent

Colombia tries to contain guerrilla violence that has killed 100

Ecuadorean adolescents still missing as search efforts increase

Amnesty Int’l urges Milei to respect rights after year of ‘confrontation’

Officials slam ‘coup’ attempt after Congress clashes

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

Accusations fly after violent clashes in Jujuy

Tensions in Jujuy as demonstrators denounce ‘brutal repression’

Argentina signals to investors IMF cash to come despite reserves

Milei’s revamp lets Argentines send US$43,700 – no questions asked

Milei unveils plan to draw dollars out from under mattresses

Patagonian province on war footing over Milei’s threat to industry

MercadoLibre CEO steps aside after 25 years for chairman job

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En dos provincias argentinas prohibieron tomar mate mientras se conduce por la ruta

Los peritos confirmaron que Laura Leguizamón fue quien mató a su familia en Villa Crespo

Abogado laboralista cordobés sobre el DNU de Milei: "Vamos a aparecer como los violadores internacionales del derecho de huelga"

"Crímenes en familia": el inquietante perfil de la mujer sospechada de haber asesinado a su esposo e hijos