Questions in Dutch parliament over Argentina's expanding surveillance state and human rights concerns

President of Argentina Javier Milei / photo: Gage Skidmore (flickr)

Dutch MPs Suzanne Kröger (PRO) and Mpanzu Bamenga (D66) are urging the government to clarify its stance on a human rights debate in Argentina, raising questions that go well beyond traditional foreign policy concerns. At issue are allegations of expanding state surveillance, pressure on civil society and the role that trade ties could play in shaping the Netherlands' response.

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