Argentina: Police Sentenced in Avellaneda Murders

Toutatis describes in clear detail the political fallout which occurred after policemen killed two protesters in the Avellaneda train station in June of 2002. On Monday, two of the police officers – who claimed that other protesters were responsible for the lethal shots – were sentenced to life in prison. Worldpress has more background information on the protesters known as “Piqueteros.”

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