Protesters in Argentina denounce state violence

Growing repression

Since President Javier Milei took office in December 2023, human rights organizations have reported increasing violence against protesters, exacerbated by new policing rules allowing the use of tear gas and rubber bullets. A July report noted a rise in protest-related injuries and arbitrary arrests, with incidents becoming more severe, such as Jonathan Navarro losing his eye amid clashes, highlighting the disproportionate and dangerous use of force by security forces.