Argentina clarifies Guardia Urbana powers: ID checks allowed, searches barred

Buenos Aires authorities published a guide detailing the legal limits of the Guardia Urbana, a municipal auxiliary police force created in 2024. The guide clarifies that officers may request identification but cannot conduct searches, addressing public concerns over police overreach. This is a routine clarification of existing policy, not a change in authority.

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