In the context of the third consecutive day of protests in the vicinity of Congress after general approval of the Omnibus Lawdeputy José Luis Espert He had to leave the premises with the accompaniment of members of the Federal Police, since a group of protesters rebuked him with insults, expressions of repudiation and threats. Meanwhile, the mayor of Buenos Aires, Jorge Macrianticipated that the City will file criminal complaints against the militants and organizations that caused serious damage in the Plaza Congreso area, also burning numerous garbage containers.
The video of the moment Espert withdrew from Congress was spread on social networks, and the police surrounded him to protect him from the fury of militants who insulted him:
While receiving the insults, the legislator raised his fist and smiled, in a “victorious” gesture for the general approval of the law, which further inflamed the fury of the left-wing protesters.
For this reason, federal forces surrounded the deputy in order to protect him from further attacks, a situation similar to that experienced by the Buenos Aires legislator Ramiro Marra this week.
In dialogue with LN+Espert then referred to the uncomfortable moment, but minimized it, highlighting that he had already gone through several circumstances on other occasions.
The City will denounce those who caused destruction
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Faced with the serious incidents recorded during the day, the head of the Buenos Aires government, Jorge Macripublished a severe defense on social networks, in which he anticipated that Criminal complaints will be made against the people and organizations that vandalized public roads.
“They are criminals”stated Jorge Macri on the social network X.
“I instructed the Minister of Security, the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of CABA that initiate criminal lawsuits against all people and organizations that were part of the aggression and destruction of City property. In addition, we will claim the cost that these damages generate in the pockets of all Buenos Aires taxpayers,” said the head of the Buenos Aires government.
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