Summary
Thousands of people protested in Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the murder of two young women and a teenage girl. The alleged drug gang committed these acts and livestreamed them online. The protest called for more action against drug-related violence.
Key Facts
- Thousands protested in Buenos Aires against the killing of two women and a teenage girl.
- The victims were murdered and tortured by an alleged drug gang.
- The murders were livestreamed on Instagram, seen by 45 account members, but Meta, Instagram's parent company, disputed this.
- The bodies were found in a yard in Buenos Aires five days after the victims went missing.
- The victims were reportedly lured into a van and killed for allegedly violating gang rules.
- Five suspects have been arrested, including one who allegedly provided logistical support.
- A 20-year-old Peruvian suspect is accused of masterminding the crimes and remains at large.
- The protest highlighted concerns about increasing drug-related violence in Argentina.
