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Weekly Report - 30 October 2014 (WR-14-43)

ARGENTINA: A strange and convenient attack

The attack on federal prosecutor Carlos Stornelli that took place on 27 October is far from clear. But the arrest of seven Colombian nationals, four of whom had previous criminal convictions, has been used by the government to strengthen its case for a reform of the penal code. Currently under discussion in the senate, the government’s bill would, if approved, result in a much tougher approach on bail and the deportation of foreign criminals.

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