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Argentina rules out calling increase of tensions in Rio Negro “terrorist attacks”

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's Security Minister, Anibal Fernandez, has rejected Monday that the increase of tensions in Rio Negro, where several arson attacks have been registered in the framework of the historic territorial claim of a Mapuche community, are "terrorist attacks" while assuring that Justice will hold accountable those responsible.

The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, announced at the end of last week the deployment of Gendarmerie, Prefecture, Federal Police and Airport Security Police forces in Rio Negro, at the request of the governor, Arabela Carreras.

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