Gaston Fernando Burlon, 51 years old, former Secretary of Tourism of Bariloche, was driving towards Christ the Redeemer with his family when he was hit in the head
Gaston Fernando Burlonformer Secretary of Tourism of Bariloche, is in critical condition after being shot at . The incident occurred while he was heading to Christ the Redeemer, when the GPS took him to an area known as Escondidinho, which is controlled by Comando Vermelho. Burlon was accompanied by his wife and children at the time of the attack, when the vehicle they were in was shot at. Aged 51, Burlon was driving a Volkswagen Taos and was hit in the head. Local police reported that he accidentally entered one of the city’s most dangerous favelas, which generated a wave of concern and repercussions in the Argentine media.
The case caught the attention of Argentina’s Secretary of Tourism, Daniel Scioli, who asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to monitor the situation, according to Argentine media. After the attack, Burlon was quickly taken to the Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital, where he received medical care. The severity of his injuries raises concerns about the safety of tourists and the growing violence in large Brazilian cities. The episode highlights the risks visitors face in high-crime areas.
Local authorities, including the Military Police and Civil Police, are investigating the incident and intensifying policing in the affected region.
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Published by Fernando Dias
