Police Crisis Tests Security Strategy in Rosario, Argentina’s Organized Crime Hub

In February 2026, the city of Rosario, Argentina — which is the epicenter of lethal violence in the country, with a homicide rate more than double the national average — witnessed a dramatic drop in homicides, thanks to a new security model. But beneath the surface of this success lies a brewing crisis: the pressure on local police officers. Can Rosario’s police force hold steady, or will burnout and unrest put the city back on a deadly path?Police Crisis Tests Security Strategy in Rosario, Argentina’s Organized Crime Hub | Written by Creusa Muñoz and read by Liza Schmidt.Visit insightcrime.org for more information.