Argentine Women Tortured, Murdered; Protests Erupt
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Argentina is reeling after the torture and live-streamed murder of three young women, sparking nationwide protests demanding justice. Cousins Morena Verri and Brenda del Castillo, both 20, and 15-year-old Lara Gutiérrez were found buried in a Buenos Aires suburb. Investigators suspect a drug gang killed them after an accusation of theft. Six individuals have been arrested, and authorities are seeking six more suspects. The incident has also drawn attention to Argentina's ongoing issues with gender-based violence.
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