# Violent homicides in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-homicides-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-08-20T11:55:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Recent reports indicate separate fatal violent incidents in different regions of Argentina.

In La Matanza, a 29-year-old man named Juan Ramón Leguiza was shot and killed in Libertad following a dispute regarding the alleged theft of construction materials. Authorities have issued national and international arrest warrants for 27-year-old Jorge Patricio Alejo, who is accused of the shooting and remains at large.

In Lincoln, a 27-year-old man named Santiago Martín Villarino died after being stabbed during a fight in the Sagrado Corazón neighborhood. Following investigations and several raids, police took two 23-year-old men into custody after discovering them at a rural property.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Lincoln homicide: 27-year-old man fatally stabbed in Sagrado Corazón

A 27-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a fight in the Sagrado Corazón neighborhood of Lincoln, Argentina. Two suspects were arrested following police raids.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lincoln-homicide-27-year-old-man-fatally-stabbed-in-sagrado-corazn

### 2026-08-19: Man killed in La Matanza following construction material dispute

A 29-year-old man was shot dead in La Matanza, Argentina, following a dispute over alleged construction material theft. A suspect is currently at large with an international arrest warrant.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-killed-in-la-matanza-following-construction-material-dispute

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