Feb 22 • 10:22 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

"Two weights, two measures": After the death of a young far-right activist in Lyon, the debate over the crime of a former Puma returns

The murder of a young far-right activist in France has reignited the debate over political violence and the case of Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú.

The recent murder of Quentin Deranque, a far-right and monarchist activist, has once again sparked discussion surrounding political violence in France and the portrayal of victims within such a context. This has brought renewed attention to the case of Federico Martín Aramburú, an Argentine rugby player who was killed in Paris in 2022. The striking similarities between the two cases have led various political figures and media outlets to reference Aramburú's death in conjunction with tributes to Deranque.

As the political landscape in France continues to grapple with ideological violence, accusations against two members of the far-right group Group Union Defense (GUD) have resurfaced. These individuals are facing trial for the murder of Aramburú, scheduled to take place between September 7 and September 25, 2026. This retrial is expected to draw significant media attention, reflecting wider societal divisions over issues of political extremism and violence against marginalized individuals.

The juxtaposition of Deranque’s death with that of Aramburú raises questions not only about the responses to such incidents but also about the public perception and narratives that emerge from them. The phrase "two weights, two measures" highlights the notion that similar acts of violence may evoke different reactions depending on the political affiliations of the victims and perpetrators, underscoring the ongoing challenges posed by ideological conflicts in contemporary society.

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