“I think change is necessary because the country couldn’t continue as it was,” he stated in a meeting with journalists at the residence of the U.S. He could not confirm whether Secretary of State Antony Blinken would visit Argentina. Also on Nichols’ agenda were meetings with Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, Justice and Human Rights Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona, and Argentine human rights organizations. Her supporters believe this puts an end to the disruption caused by marches — but critics say it criminalizes protest, and three UN special rapporteurs recently warned that it violates international human rights standards. “[Bullrich] spoke of the priority of collaboration in security, but she and [Cúneo Libarona] also spoke of the importance of respecting human rights and fundamental rights,” Nichols said.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 07, 2024 21:43 UTC