Protests erupted in Buenos Aires, Argentina, following the disturbing murder of two young women and a 15-year-old girl, allegedly by a drug gang. The victims, 20-year-old cousins Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, along with 15-year-old Lara Gutierrez, were reported missing on September 19 and later found buried in a yard. Investigators revealed the murders were livestreamed on social media, with a gang leader declaring, “This is what happens to those who steal drugs from me.”

Demonstrators gathered to demand justice, carrying banners with the victims’ names and chanting against the growing influence of narcotics gangs in the country. While many protests were peaceful, some clashes occurred between protesters and police, who used batons and shields to disperse crowds.

Family members voiced their anguish, with Brenda’s father emphasizing the need for increased protection for women. National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich announced the arrest of a fifth suspect, bringing the total apprehensions to five. The alleged mastermind, a 20-year-old Peruvian, remains at large. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, denied that the livestream occurred on its platform. The tragedy has reignited discussions on violence against women and the pervasive impact of drug-related crime in Argentina.



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