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Tourist Killed in Robbery in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A 50-year-old tourist was shot and killed and his 28-year-old son was wounded in a robbery by two men on a motorbike. The shooting occurred outside the Faena Art Hotel, in the Puerto Madero district of Buenos Aires, an area that is popular with tourists. Police are trying to determine if the attack was random or if they were followed from the airport. Security camera video shows the attackers trying to take the luggage and the two men resisting.

Advice

Most travellers to Argentina do not have trouble, however, there are reports of incidents where foreigners have been targeted. Travellers in Argentina should be aware of street crime. Keep valuables out of sight. If robbed, do not resist and hand over valuables.

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