[Argentina] Riots: Violent demonstration

On 8 April 2025, in Bernal (Buenos Aires), residents and relatives of a man who died days earlier while purchasing narcotics attempted to block the Southeast Access to demand justice in the case. Police intervened to clear the road, prompting some participants to throw objects at officers. One of them, a minor, attempted to stab an officer. During the confrontation, a police officer was injured by the accidental discharge of a fellow officer's firearm and was taken to a medical facility.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-08

Country

Argentina

Event type

riot

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