Argentina leader announces controversial armed forces reform
In this photo released by Argentinas presidential press office, Argentinas President Mauricio Macri, front right, walks with Defense Minister Oscar Raul Aguad at a military headquarters on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, July 23, 2018. Macri said Monday hes removing a ban on military involvement in fighting crime, terrorist threats and other internal security issues. Argentinas current defense doctrine was adopted with the countrys 1976-1983 military dictatorship in mind. (Argentinas presidential press office via AP) (Associated Press)
By Debora Rey | AP
July 23 at 5:45 PM
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina In a radical reform of Argentinas defense doctrine, President Mauricio Macri said Monday he is removing a ban on military involvement in fighting crime, terrorist threats and other internal security issues.
Macri said he will modify a 2006 decree that limited the armed forces to defense against attacks by another country.
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We need armed forces that are capable of facing the challenges of the 21st century, but we have an outdated defense system, the product of years of underinvestment and the absence of a long-term policy.
Argentinas current defense doctrine was adopted with the countrys 1976-1983 military dictatorship in mind. Human rights groups estimate up to 30,000 people were kidnapped, tortured or killed during that period.
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