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Latin American regions report surge in violent crime and security incidents
Various violent incidents and criminal investigations have been reported across Latin America. In Chile, a group of protesters attacked a health center in Puente Alto, causing approximately 30 million pesos in damages and forcing a temporary closure. In Guatemala, reports highlight the high risks faced by journalists, noting instances of murder and harassment despite existing protection policies.
In Argentina, several crimes have occurred, including a violent robbery in Las Toninas that led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect, and two separate homicides in Concepción del Uruguay. Additionally, a 24-year-old man was killed following a dispute in Villa Mercedes, San Juan.
In Mexico, authorities in Ciudad Juárez secured convictions against two men for the kidnapping and femicide of a woman in April 2024. In Colombia, a 25-year-old worker was killed in San Juan del Cesar following a shooting by two individuals on a motorcycle.
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Ajuchitlán del Progreso · Alejandro Armenta Mier · Argentina · Asociación de Hoteles y Moteles de Ciudad Juárez · Cancún · Chihuahua · Chihuahua state government · Ciudad Juárez · Comisión Presidencial por la Paz y los Derechos Humanos · Concepción del Uruguay · Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación · Ecuador