President Javier Milei aims to address Argentina’s prison system by selling existing prisons to real estate companies and using the funds to construct larger, more secure “mega-prisons” away from residential areas. These new facilities, accommodating up to 6,000 inmates, would be financed without government expenditure. Milei attributes this plan to Security Minister Patricia Bullrich and views it as a response to rising organized crime and drug trafficking, particularly in Rosario, Santa Fe province. To bolster security efforts, Milei proposes granting the army authority to combat terrorism within Argentina, citing concerns about narcoterrorism. He suggests aligning prison system reforms with security strategies, drawing comparisons to El Salvador’s approach. Milei intends to present a bill to Congress for approval, anticipating societal support for stricter measures against criminals.
Colombia Enters New Political Era as Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office
Colombia has officially entered a new political chapter. Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in Friday as Colombia’s new president, marking a sharp shift to the right following four years under outgoing left-wing president Gustavo Petro. The 48-year-old lawyer and...






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