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Argentina Police Report Arrests and Raids After Deadly Early‑January Violence

Coordinated raids target microtrafficking networks exploiting children.

Overview

  • A man was detained and formally charged with the aggravated double homicide of his partner, Gimena Agustina Cardozo López, and their 11‑month‑old son in González Catán after an urgent search and forensic work at the home.
  • Prosecutors in Rosario and Villa Gobernador Gálvez reported 12 arrests, 12 seized firearms and about one kilogram of cocaine, while two 7‑year‑old twins and a 10‑year‑old boy found in drug‑sale homes were placed under provincial child‑welfare care.
  • Two suspects were arrested over the armed robbery of journalist Nicolás Wiñazki; investigators recovered the Peugeot 308 used in the crime and a .38 revolver identified as the weapon used, following DDI Morón‑led raids under UFI N° 2.
  • In Mar del Plata’s Nuevo Golf neighborhood, a 16‑year‑old was killed by a gunshot to the head during a large shootout; at least one suspect was detained and a Fiat Palio was found overturned with multiple bullet impacts.
  • Separate cases included the fatal shooting of 21‑year‑old Morena Medina with two siblings arrested, the killing of retired officer Luis Darío Bellavigna with one son detained, and additional violent incidents under active investigation.