Argentina: Fears Over Terror Law

New York Times
December 28, 2011

Argentina enacted a law on Wednesday providing a wide definition of terrorism that critics fear will allow the state to imprison people for up to 15 years for activities as diverse as marching in protests or pulling money out of banks. The law seeks to punish anyone who “terrorizes” the population, leaving the definition of the term open. The government insists that the measure is needed to conform with policies on money laundering.

No comments: