They attacked and beat a Canadian diplomat a few hours after the start of the G20

The G20 in Argentina has not yet officially started, but the headaches of the security operation have already begun to register. Canada's John Kirton, with a long trajectory covering this type of international summit, he was badaulted and beaten. He complained to the public via social media, which showed a leg injury as a result of a robbery.

Kirton crossed the border between San Nicolás and Puerto Madero when he was attacked with violence by two people who stole his stuff. The incident occurred, according to the same story, at the intersection of Lavalle and Madero Streets, at the corner of Luna Park Stadium and barely a two blocks from the CCK, where one of the conclaves will take place among the world's leading leaders.

"After 31 G7, twelve G20 and one BRICS summits since 1988, my luck and the security of the host have finally failed.Do not cry for me, but cry for Argentina Kirton wrote in his story. Twitter, with irony but indignation, as security officials attempt to show a significant deployment of forces.

"I was walking with two colleagues when Two young men attacked me. Journalists traveling to Buenos Aires for the G20 Summit should not travel alone or trust the local police to ensure their safety, "Kirton added on the social network, which also called for" precautions "for the G20 summit. the rest of the reporters and personalities who have to go to Buenos Aires.

The meeting of heads of state will be held on November 30 and December 1 in a Buenos Aires restricted circulation and many blocks. Public Safety Minister Patricia Bullrich has defined the operation as "powerful, strong and adequate "; Hernán Lombardi, coordinator of the G20 Technical Unit, said that with the summit, "we have demonstrated great organizational capacity".

However, last weekend an alert continued when supporters prevented the development of the Copa Libertadores Super Final between River and Boca, which had to be suspended due to the aggression of the players, which presented serious security problems. The violent episode provoked resignation of the Minister of Justice and Security of the City of Buenos Aires, Martin Ocampo.

The denunciations of Kirton aggravate even more the feelings of security around the G20 summit, which were seriously put to the test after the episodes of violence in the Monumental stadium, with Boca players, in particular, helped in a hospital.

Kirton is Professor of Political Science, Director and Co-Founder of the G7 Research Group, Co-Director (with Alan Alexandroff and Donald Brean) and Founder of the G20 Research Group, Founder and Co-Director (with James Orbinski) of the Global Health Diplomacy Program. Founder and co-founder of the BRICS Research Group, all housed at the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Trinity College, at the University of Toronto, Canada. Since 2016, he has been Acting Director of the International Relations Program of the same institution.