Summary
Thousands of people in Argentina protested against the killing of three young women, whose deaths were linked to a drug-trafficking gang. The murders were livestreamed on social media, and police arrested five suspects, although a suspected leader is still missing. The victims were thought to have been punished for breaking gang rules.
Key Facts
- Three young women, aged 15 and 20, were killed in Argentina, sparking widespread protests.
- The killings were broadcast live on social media and linked to a drug gang.
- Police have arrested five people but a suspected leader, a Peruvian man, is not yet caught.
- The victims were misled to think they were going to a party but were actually targeted.
- The bodies were found in a southern suburb of Buenos Aires five days after they disappeared.
- A video of the crime was found after one suspect revealed it during questioning.
- Local officials released a photo of the suspect believed to be the gang leader.
- Femicide, or the killing of women due to their gender, is a significant issue in Argentina, with one woman killed by a man every 36 hours.
