In 2017, @PatoBullrich reports, cocaine seizures rose 120%, homicides fell 10%, and 5,000 corrupt police officers were arrested.
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In Washington, @PatoBullrich is discussing #Argentina’s fight against corruption, organized crime and drug trafficking, and the importance of international cooperation. @StateDept @FBI @DEAHQ @MinSegpic.twitter.com/thTxjLUMTp
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@PatoBullrich heads tomorrow to @southcomwatch, her ministry is dogged by accusations, not all of them politically motivated, about heavy-handed policing and overcompensating for the vilification of the armed forces and security services in the democratic era.Show this thread -
Argentina could use a healthy debate about a potentially expanded role for the military in domestic security, the rules of engagement for police, and how to balance the rights of protestors with quality of life considerations. But human rights should be part of the conversation.
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