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Why Some Argentines Are Suspicious of Macri's 'War on Drugs'

By Brendan O'Boyle

The specter of an armed forces-led “war on drugs” worries some critics – and evokes troubling historical memories.

“We have to win this war.”

President Mauricio Macri’s blunt words in August announcing a new approach to combating Argentina’s burgeoning drug problem set off alarm bells with critics worried over a Mexico-style crackdown.

Now, one of the country’s leading human rights organizations is warning that the armed forces’ increased role in fighting drug traffickers could muddy well-established norms – not to mention laws –  against military involvement in domestic security matters.

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