Jorge Macri, head of Government of the City of Buenos Aires, strongly condemned the incidents that occurred during the march of retirees, stating that his administration 'does not negotiate with crime' and that 'order and authority' will prevail. In a press conference, Macri highlighted the actions of the security forces, which resulted in the detention of 96 people for 'damage to public space.' He also announced that they will file a complaint together with the National Government due to the evidence they have regarding 'damage, thefts, snatchings, larcenies, and injuries' caused during the protest.
'Without the professionalism of our police, more damage would have been caused,' Macri added, describing those responsible as 'people and groups that make violence their way of life' and emphasizing that the events that occurred 'demonstrate an organized system.'
Regarding the consequences of the disturbances, Macri reported that there were '20 police officers injured, two patrol cars and four damaged motorcycles, as well as 25 civilians injured, among them Pablo Grillo (photographer) in critical condition who is fighting for his life.' He also detailed that '89 containers' were set on fire and that the cost of the damage amounts to 260 million pesos.
The head of Government explained that the City Police joined the operation commanded by the National Government, specifically to the third cordon of the security forces, under the direction of the Ministry of Security led by Patricia Bullrich. Macri pointed out that 'these violent groups used a just cause to generate destruction' and assured that they will bring 'all the detainees before the Justice,' adding that 'there is an ongoing case and we will pursue it to the end. Violence has no political justification.'
This news was first published in Mendoza Today.
