Outpouring of support for Argentine photojournalist injured during pensioners protest

Record ID: 1984434

  • Title: Outpouring of support for Argentine photojournalist injured during pensioners protest
  • Date: 18th March 2025
  • Summary: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (MARCH 18, 2025) (REUTERS) COLLEAGUES, RELATIVES OF ARGENTINE PHOTOJOURNALIST INJURED DURING PROTEST OUTSIDE HOSPITAL WHERE HE’S BEING TREATED WITH BANNER READING (Spanish): “Strength for Pablo Grillo. Justice” SIGN READING (Spanish): “Strength for Pablo” REPORTERS WITH CAMERAS HELD UP CHANTING (Spanish): “Strength for Pablo” PHOTOJOURNALIST PABLO G
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  • Keywords: Argentina Pablo Grillo Patricia Bullrich congress hooligans hospital photojournalist protest retirees
  • Location: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
  • City: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
  • Country: Argentina
  • Topics: Crime/Law/Justice,South America / Central America
  • Reuters ID: LVA001989318032025RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Relatives, friends, and colleagues of the Argentine photojournalist injured during clashes between the riot police and protesters last week gathered on Tuesday (March 18) outside the hospital where he’s being treated, with signs of mild recovery.
    Photojournalist Pablo Grillo was struck in the head by a police tear gas canister during a pensioner protest in Buenos Aires that was joined by soccer hooligan groups on March 12. Grillo was rushed to the hospital shortly afterward, where doctors determined he had a skull fracture and loss of brain mass.
    Grillo’s father, Fabian, told the media the 35-year-old is responding to stimuli after sedation, although the case is still serious. Photographers holding their cameras up, as well as supporters, also turned up to show their support.
    The Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, has defended the Argentine police measures as adhering to the protocols.
    A new retirees' protest is scheduled for Wednesday (March 19) in front of Congress. Several unions have announced they will join the protest. Soccer ultra groups have not confirmed their attendance, according to local media.
    (Production: Horacio Soria, Anna Portella)
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