Inside Argentina’s Crisis: A Special Report from Buenos Aires
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Clashes Escalate as Buenos Aires Riot Police Move In
Buenos Aires – As of 8:40 p.m. local time, Buenos Aires riot police have intensified their efforts to clear the streets surrounding Argentina’s National Congress. Officers are blocking alleyways and deploying tear gas as demonstrators push back, refusing to retreat.
In response to the roadblocks, some protesters have begun throwing glass bottles at police. Security forces, however, have not engaged in direct targeting. Instead, they are firing tear gas toward the ground, aiming to break up the crowd without inflicting serious injuries.
Tear Gas Fills the Streets as Protesters Scatter
As the Buenos Aires riot police advance, thick clouds of tear gas engulf the area. Protesters have withdrawn from metal gates near Congress but continue regrouping further down the streets. Rather than completely sealing off the district’s grid-like alleyways, police are using tear gas at key intersections to limit movement and weaken the demonstration.
Authorities have not yet begun mass arrests. Instead, they are focused on dispersing the gathering rather than cutting off all exits.
Detained Protesters Released as Police Hold Their Line
Meanwhile, more than 100 protesters arrested last week have been released after their court-ordered detention period expired. Judges ruled that all detainees should be freed simultaneously, further fueling tensions among demonstrators.
This article is part of The Korea Daily’s on-the-ground coverage from Buenos Aires. Stay tuned for further updates.
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BY SANGJIN KIM [sk1015@koreadaily.com]
AND YEOL JANG [jang.yeol@koreadaily.com]
