11-year-old girl robbed beaten to death in Argentina; outrage across nation
First Published: 12th August, 2023 9:41 IST
The incident took place in Lanus, south of the capital Buenos Aires, where outraged residents gathered in protest
An 11-year-old Argentine girl died after being robbed of her backpack and beaten on the way to school, sparking protests over rising crime and prompting politicians to suspend election campaigning.
The country holds primary elections on Sunday, ahead of a presidential poll on October 22, with rampant inflation and growing insecurity topping voter concerns.
The incident took place in Lanus, south of the capital Buenos Aires, where outraged residents gathered in protest. Witnesses reported that the ambulance took 40 minutes to arrive. Preliminary autopsy results indicated that the girl died of “a strong abdominal blow” that caused internal bleeding.
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