They assaulted a Canadian G20 expert in Puerto Madero

A well-known Canadian G20 expert has been badaulted and beaten in the Puerto Madero area, a few meters from Luna Park, a few days before the beginning of the Summit of the leaders, to be held in Costa Salguero. It is about John Kirton, arrived in Buenos Aires to participate in the international event as an expert, since he leads several research groups.

According to what he reported on his Twitter account, criminals intercepted him on Tuesday and he stole his belongings at the intersection of Lavalle and Madero streets. "I was walking with two colleagues when two young men attacked me." Journalists traveling to Buenos Aires for the G20 summit should not

Move alone or trust the local police to keep them safe, "Kirton wrote on the social network.

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Visiting journalists, beware: you've just survived with minor injuries caused by aggressive robbery at the corner of Lavalle and Madero Avenues, right next to the commute point for the G20 summit. No security in sight. @ g20org @GloGovProj @ g20rg @ HeleneEmorine @juliafkulik @cicciale @meag pic.twitter.com/BMya9r6fZT

– John Kirton (@jjkirton) November 27, 2018

The Canadian expert noted that the incident occurred "one block from a summit site and a police station" and that the uniforms "simply said that it" happened three times a day ", so they did not follow." "After 31 G7 summits, twelve G20 summits and one of the BRICS since 1988, my luck and the security of the host have finally run out, do not cry for me, cry for Argentina," he said. added with irony.

Kirton pointed out that he was "well" and that he had not sustained any serious injuries. He even joked that he had "spent worse" at some of the IMF's semi-annual meetings "in which he had participated in the past." A good bottle of Malbec last night dispelled the trance. I am sure that the security of the summit is better today. It is time to move to the G20 summit in Buenos Aires so that Argentina will experience inclusive prosperity and globalization that benefits all, "he said.