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Guaymallén Demolishes Squatted House Under New Provincial Security Program

The move signals a faster, evidence‑led protocol for closing crime hotspots.

Overview

  • The Guaymallén government demolished a house at Tacuarí 9347 in Rodeo de la Cruz following Friday's cooperation agreement with the Mendoza Security and Justice Ministry.
  • Officials said the property had been usurped and used to stash stolen goods and drugs, with the action based on police reports and neighbor complaints.
  • The demolition was the first in Guaymallén under the newly formalized Administrative Intervention Program, which the security minister said has reached 11 actions across the province.
  • Mayor Marcos Calvente said the municipality will cover the costs, remove rubble, and secure the lot to cut safety and health risks for nearby residents.
  • In a parallel step Thursday, Godoy Cruz bricked up a squatted home on Gorriti in Villa del Parque, and the owners regained control of the property.