Overview
- Multiple banners appeared across southern Mar del Plata neighborhoods, including the corner of Santa Cecilia and Avenida Fortunato de la Plaza, documented by local outlet 0223.
- One sign read, “Chorro en el barrio no llamamos al 911. Te metemos bala! Atte. vecinos,” warning alleged thieves they would be shot.
- Other banners, some signed “Vecinos Cerrito Sur,” accused authorities of leaving residents unprotected and carried explicit threats of gunfire.
- Residents attributed the action to a recent series of robberies and home invasions, reported delays in patrols, and called for stronger preventive policing, with some saying neighbors are armed.
- A 70-year-old painter named Osvaldo confirmed he produced the banners after being asked and expressed concern about the message, and no official response was reported in the coverage.