Security Minister Patricia Bullrich and Governor Maximiliano Pullaro announced a plan to overhaul Argentina’s organized crime strategy. During a press conference, they shared insights on the dire situation in Rosario, a city currently grappling with a wave of drug-related violence. This situation has led to the murder of innocents, causing widespread fear and prompting a […]
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