Ex-member of radical Marxist group scales balcony, escapes house arrest in Argentina

A 74-year-old former member of Italy’s radical Marxist group the Red Brigades has escaped from house arrest in Argentina.

Leonardo Bertulazzi was placed under house arrest in Buenos Aires in 2024, prior to his extradition to Italy to face charges related to a 1972 bank robbery.

He reportedly used a harness to scale a balcony and flee his residence.

The incident has raised concerns about the security measures in place for high-profile prisoners in Argentina.