The international organization conducted a survey of 15 demonstrations that occurred in 2024 and concluded that there was a “disproportionate use” of security forces that restrict the right to peaceful protest.
Amnesty International Argentina asked for the repeal of the “Anti-Picket Protocol” applied by the Minister of Security Patricia Bullrich. In the report “Dissent at risk” published this Thursday, warns that it gives free rein to the abusive and arbitrary use of force by the different security forces.
According to the international organization, the application of the Anti-Picket Protocol puts “in danger the safety, life and physical integrity of people who exercise their right to peaceful protest.”
The report revealed 15 demonstrations in 2024 where they recorded “alarming numbers” of the repression deployed by the Ministry of Security. In these cases there were more than a thousand injured peopledozens of detained of arbitrary shape and even fifty press workers affected by the actions of the security forces.
Not only does he criticize the “disproportionate use of force,” but he warns that It is the first and only response to social demands. In particular, it warns about “the disproportionate use of less lethal weapons such as tear gas and rubber bullets have endangered people’s lives and health.”
“Alarming figures” of the Anti-Picket Protocol
The annual report “Dissent at risk” denounces “a pattern of repression and criminalization” towards those who demonstrated against the policies of the Executive Branch.
From the survey of 15 demonstrations, “alarming figures” emerged. In those cases alone, 1,155 injured people were recorded, “many of them with serious injuries.” Dozens were hit by bullets “in the head or face, with severe damage to vision.” In total, there were 33 impacts, according to the report.
Press workers were also victims of state repression. Approximately 50 journalists, mobile drivers, cameramen and press workers in general were injured “during coverage of the demonstrations.”
The consequences against the protesters did not end with injuries. According to the report, “The criminal persecution of those who take to the streets to demonstrate is permanent.” In the 15 demonstrations surveyed, 68 people were arrested and at least 73 protesters were criminalized for their participation in the protests.
Source: Ambito
