At least six out of 71 individuals detained during a protest against labor reform in Buenos Aires have been released, with ongoing investigations by the local prosecution service.
On the recent demonstration against labor reform in Buenos Aires, at least six of the 71 individuals who were detained have been released. Reports indicate that 51 of these arrests were made by federal forces while the remaining 20 were made by local city police. This incident highlights the tensions surrounding the ongoing labor reform discussions in Argentina and the governmental response to protests.
Authorities confirmed that one of the men apprehended this morning was released in a decision made by the City. Five others were released the previous night after being held for several hours. Meanwhile, it was reported that 14 protesters are still in custody, specifically ten men in a local detention center and four women in a separate female facility, pointing to the continued unrest and crackdown on demonstrators.
The Public Prosecutor's Office of the City is currently in the process of taking statements via videoconference, which suggests that they are aiming to gather evidence and testimonies related to the chaos that erupted during the protest. The treatment and legal proceedings of those detained will continue to be a focal point as the government assesses its strategy regarding labor reform and the public's response to its policies, potentially impacting future protests and governmental relations with labor unions.
