Understanding this will allow us to understand the pattern of political persecution it seeks to export worldwide. Clearly, the primary targets of this political persecution are protest and social movements, especially those associated with various forms of direct action. The concept of “far-left terrorism” has not been part of Argentina’s security agenda since the 1990s. The Argentine government must now explain what role it played in Rubio’s meeting and what it considers “left-wing terrorism”. CELS is an Argentine human rights organisation with a broad agenda that includes defending the right to protest.