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The Kidnap and Murder of Axel Blumberg

In April 2004 the death of a 23-year-old student provoked a wave of protests in Argentina. Tens of thounsads of people took part, demanding the government tackle rising crime.

In April 2004 the death of a 23-year-old student provoked a wave of protests in Argentina. The demonstrators demanded a tough government response to rising crime. The protests were led by Juan Carlos Blumberg, father of the murdered student.

(Photo: Posters bearing the photo of Axel Blumberg. Credit: AFP)

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