Argentina Prison Extortion Ring
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A police officer and correctional officers in Argentina, along with inmates, formed a criminal group that extorted over $40 million in 20 days. Meanwhile, Argentina's PRO party criticizes Chief of Staff Adorni over transparency concerns.
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