Argentine authorities have reported a large number of arrests for lootings and attempted lootings in recent days, raising concerns about violence ahead of October presidential elections and prompting the president to appeal for calm.
The president spoke shortly after his spokeswoman, Gabriela Cerruti, blamed Milei and his followers for instigating the looting by spreading “rumors and agitation” about the crimes because they wanted to destabilize the country.
Looting holds a special significance in Argentina because it was widespread in 2001, when the country suffered a spectacular economic collapse. As word of looting spread, some store owners closed businesses early. On Wednesday, store owners in Loma Hermosa were reinforcing their steel curtains, and some warned they wouldn’t hesitate to take justice into their own hands.
Emanuel Castillo, who owns a nearby store, said looters didn’t get into his business “thanks to the neighbors who defended us.”
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