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Ride‑hailing violence in Argentina

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In early July 2026, authorities reported a series of ride‑hailing robberies in Buenos Aires and in nearby Viña del Mar, ~~resulting in~~ leading to arrests and sentencing of the perpetrators. By the end of the month, further incidents were documented across Argentina. A 19‑year‑old woman in Chaco province was assaulted by an Uber driver who deviated from the route, sprayed her with an unknown substance and forced her to remain in the vehicle before she escaped by leaping from the moving car. In Rawson, a DiDi Moto rider was robbed and shot at after assailants blocked his motorcycle and stole his wallet and cash. Both cases spurred police investigations, highlighting a widening pattern of violent attacks on passengers using ride‑hailing platforms.

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