Argentina Court Upholds 17.5-Year Sentence for Drug Lord Piti

Argentina's Federal Criminal Cassation Court denied the appeal of Fernando Estrada Gonzales, 'Piti,' confirming his 17.5-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and control of territory in Bajo Flores, Buenos Aires. The ruling solidifies a significant conviction in Argentina's fight against drug-related organized crime, though the full scope of his network's operations remains unclear. This development underscores ongoing judicial efforts to dismantle drug trafficking organizations in urban areas.

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