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What led to the protests in Buenos Aires?

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Protests in Buenos Aires erupted after the livestreamed murders of two women and a 15-year-old girl, highlighting the crisis of femicide and lack of protection for women in impoverished areas dominated by drug gangs.

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Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl

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  • Three women, including a 15-year-old girl, were murdered in Buenos Aires.
  • The murders were livestreamed on social media and watched by 45 people. 40s
  • Protesters demand justice and highlight the vulnerability of women in poor areas. 51s
  • Police are investigating a drug gang allegedly responsible for the killings. 1m 36s
  • The incident has intensified concerns about femicide and drug-related violence in Argentina. 1m 51s
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Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl
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Al Jazeera
4 hours ago
Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl

Relatives and women's rights groups protested after three women were brutally murdered, demanding justice.

Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl
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Al Jazeera
4 hours ago
Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl

Protesters cited the power of drug traffickers over the judiciary and police as a reason for the murders.

Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl
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Al Jazeera
4 hours ago
Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl

Femicide is a major problem in Argentina, with one woman killed every 36 hours, fueling public outrage.

Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl
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Al Jazeera
4 hours ago
Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl

The killings were livestreamed on social media, shocking the public and prompting mass protests.

Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl
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Al Jazeera
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Thousands protest livestreamed murder of two women, teen girl

People protested the vulnerability of women in poor areas where drug gangs operate with impunity.

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