Federal Judge Daniel Rafecas has requested the arrest of 61 Brazilians who are living in Argentina and were convicted in Brazil for participating in the January 2023 storming of government buildings. Some who were sentenced or indicted escaped their house arrest in Brazil and moved to Argentina. According to official data, 181 Brazilians requested political asylum in Argentina in 2024 through the National Refugee Commission. However, Security Minister Patricia Bullrich told CNN Brazil on Saturday that the Argentine security forces will look for the fugitives. He added that if he were in the same situation as some of the convicted Brazilians, he would not feel at ease.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald November 17, 2024 08:31 UTC