7-Year-Old Killed in Shootout; Police Officer Under Investigation
Key Takeaways
- 7-year-old Thiago Correa died in a shootout; officer Facundo Aguilar is under investigation.
- Homicides in La Matanza decreased by 13% year-on-year, according to Javier Alonso.
- Doubts raised about shell casings found at the scene of Thiago Correa shooting.
- Public employees to receive aguinaldo by June 30, with a grace period until July 4.
- Buenos Aires enables digital tax debt payment system via Nueva Cuenta Corriente Tributaria.
Top Stories
7-year-old dies in shootout; officer under investigation
On June 7, 2025, in Ciudad Evita, 7-year-old Thiago Correa died after being shot during a shootout between a federal police officer and robbers. The officer, Facundo Daniel Aguilar Fajardo, is under investigation for alleged excess in legitimate defense after firing about ten times, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Brandon Corpus Antelo and injuries to two others.
Bullrich criticizes Buenos Aires security; Kicillof responds
On 2025-06-06, Minister of Security Patricia Bullrich criticized the Buenos Aires administration for security issues, prompting a response from Javier Alonso, the provincial Minister of Security. Alonso stated that homicides in La Matanza had decreased by 13 percent year-on-year.
Doubts raised about shell casings in Thiago Correa case
On 2025-06-06, Buenos Aires Province Minister of Security Javier Alonso stated that 11 shots were fired in the Thiago Correa shooting. The prosecutor's office has doubts about the shell casings found at the scene.
Investigation into altered Thiago Correa shooting scene
On 2025-06-06, the Public Ministry of La Matanza began investigating whether the scene of the Thiago Correa shooting was altered. They suspect that some shell casings were removed and have seized video from a security camera to investigate.
Public employees to receive aguinaldo by June 30
In June 2025, public employees are scheduled to receive the first installment of the aguinaldo (SAC) by Monday, June 30, 2025, according to Law N° 20.744. Employers have until Friday, July 4, 2025, without penalty, to make the payment.
Buenos Aires enables digital tax debt payment system
On 2025-06-06, the AGIP in Buenos Aires enabled a fully digital system allowing taxpayers with a favorable balance in Ingresos Brutos to pay debts of ABL, Patentes, or Ingresos Brutos through the Nueva Cuenta Corriente Tributaria. The system has no limits on the amounts to be compensated for both individuals and PyMEs.
Economic Watch
BCRA easing service exports, purchasing bills in China
On 2025-06-06, Santiago Bausili, president of Banco Central (BCRA), announced that the monetary entity is working with banks to ease service exports for individuals and reduce financial intermediation costs. The BCRA is now purchasing bills in China.
Home Front
Quilmes school mothers organize to fix school
On June 6, 2025, mothers from school N° 25 of Quilmes are organizing raffles and food sales to maintain the institution, which has serious structural problems. They are seeking solutions to ensure their children can study in a safe environment, citing a lack of support from the Buenos Aires Province government.
Market Trends
Cañuelas cattle market: General Index at $2187.823
On 2025-06-06, at the Mercado Agroganadero de Cañuelas, the General Index reached $2187.823, and the Novillo Index reached $2817.197 per kilo. Novillo prices reached up to $3250, and vaquillonas reached up to $3680.
Road Alert
Motorcyclist hits 16-year-old girl in La Plata
On June 6, 2025, a motorcyclist performing a wheelie hit a 16-year-old girl in front of Escuela N°61 at the intersection of calles 52 y 235 in La Plata. The girl suffered superficial cuts and a leg injury but has been discharged from the hospital and is out of danger.
Safety First
Thiago Correa shooting follows another violent incident
On 2025-06-06, it was reported that the shooting of Thiago Correa occurred 48 hours after the death of Buenos Aires police agent Alexis Maximiliano Leguizamón, who died defending himself from a robbery.
Sports Arena
Lautaro Martínez visits Racing complex, watches brother play
On June 7, 2025, Lautaro Martínez visited the Tita de Racing complex and later watched his brother Jano play for Ferro against Boca in the Liga Nacional de Basquet in Buenos Aires. Ferro lost the game 85-71.
Lautaro Martínez to train for Colombia match
On June 7, 2025, it was reported that Lautaro Martínez will join training sessions in Ezeiza to prepare for the match against Colombia in the Qualifiers.