Residents of Buenos Aires suburb Wilde marched for the third consecutive day on Friday, in protest at the murder of local architect Renata Toscano. Around 500 people protested the lack of justice for the crime, as well as the atmosphere of insecurity many inhabitants feel dominates their lives.

Minister for Justice and Security, Aníbal Fernández, has guaranteed that in the next few days he will present a proposal to Congress for the creation of a penal system for youths aged 14 and above. It could replace the guardian arrangement currently in place, but will still “respect minors’ rights”.

Residents in the province of Buenos Aires have had their fears assuaged as the construction of a two metre high wall was called to a halt yesterday. The wall has been constructed between neighbourhoods in the San Fernando and San Isidro barrios against what is seen as the rising problem of insecurity in the area.

Some eight thousand people gathered in the Plaza de Mayo today to protest the necessity for higher “security”. A particularly important issue for protesters is that of youth delincuency after a spate of violent crimes.