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Argentine Actor Osqui Guzmán Alleges Police Assault and Racial Profiling at Buenos Aires Subway

His Instagram video recounting the episode has prompted public support from colleagues.

Overview

  • According to Guzmán’s account, the incident occurred Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. at Dorrego station on Subte Line B after he left a media interview.
  • He says a female City Police officer demanded his ID, took it from his hand, accused him of being a thief citing an “algorithm” recognition, and struck him twice with a baton.
  • Guzmán frames the episode as racial discrimination, stating the request for his ID was due to his skin color and urging an end to such profiling.
  • Artists including Federico D’Elía, Malena Guinzburg and Fernanda Metilli expressed solidarity, and actor Peto Menahem offered to accompany him to file a complaint.
  • As of the latest reports, there is no official statement from the Buenos Aires City Police and no documented formal complaint or administrative action has been reported.