“I won’t sit idly while the [national] government does not abide by the institutions,” the city mayor said in an announcement

Measures also include surveillance cameras, tougher prison security and anti-money laundering initiative

“For us this year’s dilemma will be to choose between the right and our rights.”

Criminologists say banning phones and jailing gang leaders won’t stop the violence

Government and opposition members accuse each other of destabilizing the economy

Security hardliners call for tougher measures after Thursday’s incident

Pending an official announcement, UK diplomatic and political representatives responded on social media

Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero asked for renewed sovereignty discussions at the United Nations headquarters.

The president interrupted his speech to respond to insults as members of his coalition cheered him