Craftsman says he was threatened with police action as president-elect Mauricio Macri and President Fernández spar over where baton exchange will occurA growing spat between Argentina’s outgoing president and president-elect over inauguration day logistics has taken a uncommon turn,with the silversmith responsible for crafting a ceremonial baton saying an assistant was threatened by possible police action.
The brouhaha, which has many Argentinians shaking their heads, and deepened on the same day that President-elect Mauricio Macri visited neighboring Brazil,his first head-of-state visit since being elected 22 November.
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Source: theguardian.com