Buenos Aires jail closed after riot, hostage-taking; inmates transferred

A riot at a Buenos Aires Microcentro jail, including a hostage-taking of three police officers, prompted special forces intervention and the facility's temporary closure. All inmates were transferred, and no injuries were reported. The incident highlights prison security vulnerabilities in Argentina's urban centers.

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