Argentina arrests suspect threatening Pope Leo XIV
Graduated in journalism from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, has been covering politics in Brasilia for two years. Was a reporter for a TV Globo affiliate. Covered the 2024 US elections in Washington; the 2025 conclave in Rome; and COP30 in Belem.
TL;DR
- An individual has been arrested in Argentina on suspicion of threatening Pope Leo XIV.
- The arrest was made by the State Intelligence Secretariat (Side) based on intelligence operations.
- The Federal Police's Anti-Terrorist Investigation Unit handled the case, with a federal judge overseeing it.
- The identity of the suspect and the specifics of the threats have not been disclosed.
- Authorities have affirmed their commitment to security during the Pope's visit.