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Police Clear Suspicious Package Near Argentina’s Congress as Harmless

A federal judge opened a public‑intimidation inquiry that orders seizure of the item with a review of nearby cameras following the recent elevation of security alerts.

Overview

  • Bomb-squad specialists from the Policía Federal inspected the object and confirmed it posed no threat, describing it as an old backpack or a box.
  • The item was located on Combate de los Pozos 53 at the rear of the Congress, near a gas cabin and a service entrance by a gym.
  • Police closed streets and set a perimeter for the inspection, yet the building was not evacuated and employees continued working before circulation was restored.
  • Federal Court No. 9, led by Judge Sebastián Ramos, initiated a case for “Averiguación e intimidación pública,” ordering seizure of the object and a review of security cameras.
  • The response occurred under heightened national security measures after the government raised the alert level to high, with sensitivity increased by a February 20 explosion at a Gendarmería facility.