They attacked a Canadian diplomat at the G20 in Puerto Madero

Shortly after the start of G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, an event for which a major security officer was created, a well-known Canadian diplomat, expert in covering the meeting with world leaders, was badaulted and beaten near the neighborhood of Puerto Madero.

The victim is John Kirton, a professor at the University of Toronto, that two criminals approached yesterday around 3 pm to steal his belongings. The fact occurred when I was walking with two colleagues because of intersection of Lavalle and Maderoin the bus departure area for the G20, a few meters from Luna Park and the Néstor Kirchner cultural center.

According to Kirton himself, they did not take anything away because other pbadersby prevented the flight. The man did not make a formal complaint, but he did it publicly.

Police sources said Infobae who are investigating the case, check the cameras in the area.

"I was walking with two colleagues when two young people attacked me," he said on his Twitter account, where he unveiled the case. And he warned: "Journalists traveling to Buenos Aires for the G20 Summit should not travel alone or trust the local police to ensure their safety."

"There is no security in sight", remarked Kirton in the same line after suffering the episode of insecurity.

The Kirton followers of the social network have consulted on his health and he has brought them peace of mind. baduring that the blow that he suffered "is not serious" and that during these hours he is working again.

Kirton is Professor of Political Science and Director of the G7 Research Group, Co-Director and Founder of the G20 Research Group, Founder and Co-Director of the Global Health Diplomacy Program and Founder and Co-Founder of the BRICS Research Group, all of whom live in the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Trinity College, Canada.

"After 31 G7 summits, twelve of the G20 and one of the BRICS since 1988, my luck and the security of the host have finally failed, do not cry for me, cry for Argentina"Kirton wrote with a hint of indignation in another post.

The conclave of the Heads of State will be held on November 30 and December 1. For the occasion, an impressive security operation was set up with the participation of ships and planes coming from other countries. In addition, there will be traffic restrictions, numerous blockages and changes to the transit service.